The SECOQC Quantum-Key-Distribution Network in Vienna

• DOI: 10.1364/ofc.2009.othl2
• Publication Date: 2013-04-15T14:27:27Z
• Authors: Momtchil Peev; Thomas Länger; Thomas Lorünser; Andreas Happe; Oliver Maurhart; Andreas Poppe; Thomas Themel
• Keywords: Quantum key distribution; Repeater (horology); Siemens

We present a prototypic Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) back-bone network, formed by seven QKD-Link devices that connect five subsidiaries of SIEMENS Austria. This highly integrated trusted-repeater type QKD network allows integration heterogeneous technologies.