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    Area of Science:

    • Quantum Information Science
    • Optical Communications
    • Signal Processing

    Background:

    • Continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) with a real local oscillator (LO) offers security and simplicity.
    • Automatic operation and resistance to channel interference are crucial for practical CV-QKD systems.
    • Dynamic changes in the state of polarization (SOP) due to fiber birefringence degrade quantum signal quality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an automated system for CV-QKD that overcomes polarization fluctuations in optical fibers.
    • To enhance the robustness and long-term operational stability of CV-QKD systems.
    • To enable reliable quantum key distribution under harsh channel conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Employing a Kalman filter to estimate and compensate for polarization misalignment in real-time.
    • Implementing polarization demultiplexing at the data level.
    • Utilizing a two-step phase compensation technique to recover the quantum signal.

    Main Results:

    • Simulations verified the system's ability to track SOP changes and its immunity to fast phase drift.
    • Experimental results demonstrated resistance to SOP rotation interference up to 1 krad/s.
    • A secret key rate of 8.4 kbps was achieved over 20 km, considering only SOP tracking imperfections.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed Kalman filter-based approach effectively manages dynamic SOP changes in CV-QKD.
    • The system demonstrates feasibility for practical quantum key distribution in real-world, challenging fiber optic environments.
    • This method significantly improves the stability and reliability of CV-QKD systems.