High-dimensional quantum key distribution with resource-efficient detection
arXiv:2412.16782 · doi:10.1364/OPTICAQ.560373
Abstract
While quantum key distribution (QKD) based on two-dimensional (qubit) encoding is a mature, field-tested technology, its performance is lacking for many cryptographic applications. High-dimensional encoding for QKD enables increased achievable key rates and robustness as compared to the standard qubit-based systems. However, experimental implementations of such systems are more complicated, expensive, and require careful security analysis as they are less common. In this work we present a proof of principle high-dimensional time-phase BB84 QKD experiment using only one single-photon detector per measurement basis. We employ the temporal Talbot effect to detect QKD symbols in the control basis, and show experimentally-obtained simplistic key rates for the two-dimensional and four-dimensional case, including in an urban fiber network. We present a comparison of a simplistic secret key rate obtained from a standard security proof with the one derived from a recently devised proof using a tunable beam splitter to display security issues stemming from asymmetric detection efficiencies in the two bases. Our results contribute to the discussion of the benefits of high-dimensional encoding and highlight the impact of security analysis on the achievable QKD performance.
12 pages, 9 figures
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