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    This study introduces a secure physical-layer key distribution method using synchronized lasers and random modulation. It achieves high key generation rates, enhancing optical fiber communication security.

    Area of Science:

    • Quantum Information Science
    • Optical Communications
    • Cryptography

    Background:

    • Secure key distribution is crucial for modern communication networks.
    • Existing methods face challenges in speed and security against sophisticated attacks.
    • Physical-layer security offers a promising alternative by leveraging inherent physical properties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate a novel physical-layer key distribution (PLKD) scheme.
    • To enhance security by utilizing laser synchronization with random modulation of drive light.
    • To achieve high key distribution rates for practical optical fiber communication.

    Main Methods:

    • Employing two parameter-matched semiconductor lasers driven by a common complex light source.

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  • Generating random signals through time-division multiplexing of random sequences modulated onto the drive light.
  • Achieving laser synchronization during identical modulation time slots to extract correlated randomness.
  • Utilizing modulation delay as an additional hardware security parameter.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated enhanced security through random modulation of drive light, reducing correlations.
    • Confirmed laser synchronization sensitivity to modulation delay, adding a hardware security layer.
    • Achieved a high final key rate of 2.55 Gb/s with a bit error rate below 1.68 × 10-3.
    • Observed a short laser synchronization recovery time of less than 1.1 ns.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed PLKD scheme offers enhanced security and high-speed key generation.
    • The method is a promising candidate for securing optical fiber communication systems.
    • Random modulation and sensitivity to modulation delay significantly bolster the system's security against eavesdropping.