发明名称 |
FAST BIT-ERROR RATE CALCULATION MODE FOR QKD SYSTEMS |
摘要 |
<p>A fast bit-error rate (F-BER) calculation mode for a QKD system is disclosed, wherein the method includes establishing versions of a sifted key in respective sifted-bits (SB) buffers in respective QKD stations (Alice and Bob). The method also includes sending Alice's version of the sifted key to Bob, and Bob performing a comparison of the two sifted key versions. The number of bit errors between the two sifted key versions relative to the length of the sifted key yields the F-BER. The F-BER is calculated much more quickly than the conventional BER calculation (“N-BER”), which involves performing a relatively complex error-correction algorithm. The F-BER calculation mode is particularly useful in quickly setting up and/or calibrating a QKD system, and can be repeated quickly to provide updated BER measurements after each QKD system adjustment.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP2008165(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.12.31 |
申请号 |
EP20070867044 |
申请日期 |
2007.04.03 |
申请人 |
MAGIQ TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
发明人 |
KWOK, BRANDON;BEAL, A., CRAIG;BERZANSKIS, AUDRIUS;SUN, WENSHENG |
分类号 |
G06F1/04 |
主分类号 |
G06F1/04 |
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