Performance analysis of free-space quantum key distribution using multiple spatial modes

Wenhua He, Saikat Guha, Jeffrey H. Shapiro, Boulat A. Bash

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Abstract

We present a flat-top focused-beam spatial multiplexing scheme for quantum key distribution. It captures a significant fraction of the multiplexing rate gain in vacuum transmission, and outperforms OAM-bearing modes in turbulence.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numberFTu1N.7
JournalOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
StatePublished - 2021
EventCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, CLEO: QELS 2021 - Part of Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2021 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: May 9 2021May 14 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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