Optical transmitters and receivers for quantum key distribution
US9148225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/70
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical receiver for a quantum key distribution system comprises a plurality of optical components mounted or formed in a substrate and optically coupled by one or more hollow core waveguides formed in the substrate.
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