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    • Quantum Information Science
    • Optical Communication Systems

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    • Reliable free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) is crucial for large-scale quantum networks.
    • Signal fading in free-space channels poses a significant challenge for phase compensation in continuous-variable QKD.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate a simple method for phase compensation in free-space quantum communication.
    • To assess the feasibility of using data correlation for phase compensation in continuous-variable QKD.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementing a phase compensation scheme based on computing correlations between transmitted and received data.
    • Conducting demonstrations and performance analyses using real transmittance data from a 150-m free-space fading channel.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed correlation-based method effectively compensates for phase issues in free-space channels.
    • Demonstrated applicability of the compensation scheme in a realistic 150-m fading environment.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed phase compensation technique is suitable for free-space quantum communication systems.
    • This method offers a practical solution for enhancing the reliability of free-space QKD.