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quant-ph2013★ 38 cited
Secure Optical Networks Based on Quantum Key Distribution and Weakly Trusted Repeaters
David Elkouss, Jesus Martinez-Mateo, Alex Ciurana +1
In this paper we explore how recent technologies can improve the security of optical networks. In particular, we study how to use quantum key distribution (QKD) in common optical n…
quant-ph2013★ 17 cited
Analysis of a rate-adaptive reconciliation protocol and the effect of the leakage on the secret key rate
David Elkouss, Jesus Martinez-Mateo, Vicente Martin
Quantum key distribution performs the trick of growing a secret key in two distant places connected by a quantum channel. The main reason is that the legitimate users can bound the…