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

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

New Journal of Physics · 2002 · 514 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

We present a fibre-optical quantum key distribution system. It works at\n1550nm and is based on the plug & play setup. We tested the stability under\nfield conditions using aerial and terrestrial cables and performed a key\nexchange over 67 km between Geneva and Lausanne.\n

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