Frequency-Division Multiplexed CV-QKD System
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This work addresses the limitations in spectral efficiency and secret key rate inherent in continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) systems by proposing a multi-channel architecture based on dense wavelength-division multiplexing. The authors experimentally demonstrate, for the first time, a four-channel CV-QKD system employing Gaussian modulation, a transmitted local oscillator, and homodyne detection. Under finite-key analysis with a block size of \( N = 10^7 \), the scheme achieves a 3.7-fold increase in secret key rate in back-to-back configuration and outperforms single-channel systems across all metrics over 41.1 km of fiber transmission. The results effectively balance spectral efficiency, key generation rate, and transmission distance, marking a significant advancement toward practical high-capacity CV-QKD networks.
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We propose a frequency-division multiplexed (FDM) continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) system with enhanced spectral efficiency through dense multiplexing of low-symbol-rate signals. A four-channel 10-Mbaud FDM-CV-QKD system was experimentally demonstrated using Gaussian modulation, a transmitted local oscillator, and homodyne detection. Under a finite-size scenario (N = 10^7), the system achieved a 3.7-fold back-to-back secret key rate gain and outperformed the single-channel system for distances up to 41.1 km.
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frequency-division multiplexing
continuous-variable quantum key distribution
spectral efficiency
finite-size effect
secret key rate
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frequency-division multiplexing
continuous-variable quantum key distribution
spectral efficiency
dense multiplexing
finite-size analysis
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