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arXiv:quant-ph/0203118 · New Journal of Physics

Quantum key distribution over 67 km with a plug&play system

Damien Stucki, Nicolas Gisin, Olivier Guinnard, G. Ribordy, Hugo Zbinden

Published Jul 12, 2002• 541 citations
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Abstract

We present a fibre-optical quantum key distribution system. It works at 1550 nm and is based on the plug&play set-up. We tested the stability under field conditions using aerial and terrestrial cables and performed a key exchange over 67 km between Geneva and Lausanne.
DOI
10.1088/1367-2630/4/1/341

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