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Afterpulse effect in measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution
Optics Express
|October 27, 2022
Summary
We developed a new model for measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution (MDI-QKD) that accounts for the afterpulse effect. This improved model significantly increases the secure key rate compared to previous methods.
Area of Science:
- Quantum Information Science
- Quantum Cryptography
Background:
- Measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution (MDI-QKD) offers robust security against detector side-channel attacks.
- Traditional MDI-QKD models often neglect the afterpulse effect in single-photon detectors, leading to inaccuracies at high speeds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an MDI-QKD model that accurately incorporates the afterpulse effect.
- To optimize MDI-QKD parameters for enhanced secure key rates.
Main Methods:
- Developed a novel simulation model for MDI-QKD that includes the afterpulse characteristic of single-photon avalanche photodiodes.
- Utilized the model to derive optimized parameters for MDI-QKD systems.
Main Results:
- The afterpulse-compatible model yields significantly higher secure key rates than models omitting this effect.
- The discrepancy between analytical and actual performance increases with system operating frequency.
Conclusions:
- Accounting for the afterpulse effect is crucial for accurate MDI-QKD modeling, especially in high-speed systems.
- The developed model enables higher secure key rates by optimizing parameters under realistic detector conditions.
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