Exploiting quantum and classical noises for securing high-speed optical communication networks

Gregory S. Kanter, Eric Corndorf, Chuang Liang, Vladimir S. Grigoryan, Prem Kumar

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Abstract

We will describe keyed communication in quantum noise (KCQ) and how it can be used for either data encryption or key generation. Specifically, we will focus on the AlphaEta protocol for data encryption where the role of quantum noise will be discussed. Additionally, the potential of using classical noise to enhance security via deliberate signal randomization (DSR) will be investigated. We will also investigate the effect of unwanted impairments, such as nonlinearities in a wavelength-division-multiplexed fiber transmission system, and how they affect the ultimate allowable propagation distance. Our simulations and experiments suggest that AlphaEta-protocol based physical-layer encryption is compatible with long-haul optical transmission systems operating at Gb/s data rates.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number11
Pages (from-to)74-86
Number of pages13
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume5842
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
EventFluctuations and Noise in Photonics and Quantum Optics III - Austin, TX, United States
Duration: May 24 2005May 26 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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