Time-frequency bases for BB84 protocol

dc.creatorYelin, S. F.
dc.creatorWang, Bing C.
dc.date2003-09-12
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T06:07:49Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T06:07:49Z
dc.descriptionThe bases traditionally used for quantum key distribution (QKD) are a 0 or pi/2 polarization or alternatively a 0 or pi/2 phase measured by interferometry. We introduce a new set of bases, i.e. pulses sent in either a frequency or time basis if the pulses are assumed to be transform limited. In addition it is discussed how this scheme can be easily generalized from a binary to an N-dimensional system, i.e., to ``quNdits.'' Optimal pulse distribution and the chances for eavesdropping are discussed.
dc.description4 pages revtex, 3 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0309105
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0309105
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/91426
dc.subjectQuantum Physics
dc.titleTime-frequency bases for BB84 protocol
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