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    • Quantum Information Science
    • Optical Communication Systems
    • Cryptography

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    • Polarization-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems require precise alignment between transmitters and receivers for optimal performance.
    • Misalignment leads to reduced secret key rates due to increased Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To implement and evaluate a deterministic polarization compensation method for QKD systems.
    • To enhance the efficiency and accuracy of aligning polarization states in QKD.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel reversal operator method was developed, utilizing Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER) measurements mapped onto the Poincaré sphere.
    • This method enables rapid tracking and compensation of polarization variations.

    Main Results:

    • The experimental implementation successfully demonstrated accurate alignment of polarization coding and measurement bases.
    • The reversal operator method required only three QBER measurements for alignment.
    • This is a significant improvement over traditional gradient-based algorithms, needing at least 5x fewer measurements.

    Conclusions:

    • The reversal operator method offers a time-efficient and accurate solution for polarization compensation in QKD systems.
    • This technique is crucial for maintaining high secret key rates in practical QKD deployments.