Multiplexed quantum key distribution
US8792791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/0852
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved quantum signal transmitter, which has a plurality of quantum output channels having at least one optical source and at least one optical splitter acting on the output of said at least one source. Such a transmitter can easily be used with existing passive optical network (PON) systems and can be a compact piece of equipment.
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