Tunable electro-optic polarization modulator for quantum key distribution applications

Nikita Y. Gordeev; Karen J. Gordon; Gerald S. Buller

doi:10.1016/j.optcom.2004.02.036

Tunable electro-optic polarization modulator for quantum key distribution applications

Nikita Y. Gordeev, Karen J. Gordon, Gerald S. Buller

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

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Abstract

A tunable polarization retarder based on a bulk buried heterostructure semiconductor waveguide has been demonstrated for the specific application of quantum key distribution. Simplicity of construction, low drive voltage, wide spectral range of operation and potentially high frequency response make it ideal for polarization modulation at the transmitter (Alice) and receiver (Bob) in at least two quantum key distribution protocols. The modulator performance was analyzed in a test quantum key distribution system. © 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	203-210
Number of pages	8
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	234
Issue number	1-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2004.02.036
Publication status	Published - 15 Apr 2004

Keywords

Optoelectronic device
Polarization modulator
Quantum cryptography
Quantum key distribution

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