3 papers
quant-ph2025
Free-Space Twin-Field Quantum Key Distribution
Yu-Huai Li, Ting Zeng, Min-Yan Wang +22
Twin-field quantum key distribution (TF-QKD) elevates the secure key rate from a linear to a square-root dependence on channel loss while preserving measurement-device-independent…
quant-ph2024
Microsatellite-based real-time quantum key distribution
Yang Li, Wen-Qi Cai, Ji-Gang Ren +38
A quantum network provides an infrastructure connecting quantum devices with revolutionary computing, sensing, and communication capabilities. As the best-known application of a qu…
quant-ph2024
Experimental single-photon quantum key distribution surpassing the fundamental coherent-state rate limit
Yang Zhang, Xing Ding, Yang Li +17
Single-photon sources are essential for quantum networks, enabling applications ranging from quantum key distribution (QKD) to the burgeoning quantum internet. Despite the remarkab…