Parameter Optimization of Rate-Adaptive Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution Systems

Conference: ECOC 2024 - 50th European Conference on Optical Communication
09/22/2024 - 09/26/2024 at Frankfurt, Germany

Proceedings: ITG-Fb. 317: ECOC 2024

Pages: 4Language: englishTyp: PDF

Authors:
Cil, Erdem Eray; Berl, Jonas; Schmalen, Laurent

Abstract:
We propose an optimization method for rate-adaptive CV-QKD systems, improving the SKR by up to 15%. A single information reconciliation setup can generate secret keys up to a distance of 112km. This enables a unified reconciliation system, thereby facilitating the commercialization of CV-QKD.