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Laboratory experiment demonstrates quantum key distribution using electrically driven quantum dot sources, highlighting a key step toward practical quantum cryptography.
We report on in-lab free space quantum key distribution (QKD) experiments over 40 cm distance using highly efficient electrically driven quantum dot single-photon sources emitting in the red as well as near-infrared spectral range. In the case of infrared emitting devices, we achieve sifted key rates of 27.2 kbit s −1 (35.4 kbit s −1 ) at a quantum bit error rate (QBER) of 3.9% (3.8%) and a g (2) (0) value of 0.35 (0.49) at moderate (high) excitation. The red emitting diodes generate sifted keys at a rate of 95.0 kbit s −1 at a QBER of 4.1% and a g (2) (0) value of 0.49. This first successful proof of principle QKD experiment based on electrically operated semiconductor single-photon sources can be considered as a major step toward practical and efficient quantum cryptography scenarios.
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