Abstract
Satellite-based quantum communication is a promising technology for the secure worldwide sharing of data because quantum states are conveyed across free-space links with significantly less attenuation than optical fiber. However, the restricted communication time and dynamic parameter changes limit the secret key length, and to maximize the possible final key, an effective division of satellite-to-ground quantum communication at intervals must be chosen. Here, we present an original blockwise analysis for maximizing secret key length using the signal-to-noise ratio obtained after the frequency synchronization procedure. To validate our method, we perform an experimental simulation of the quantum key distribution protocol between the Micius satellite and the 600 mm aperture ground station with additional random channel breaks. As a result, the proposed blockwise method leads to an increase in the final key length compared to processing the full amount of noisy data.
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This work was supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation within the framework of the Strategic Academic Leadership Program “Priority 2030” (Strategic Project “Quantum Internet”).
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Ivchenko, E., Chernov, A., Khmelev, A. et al. Blockwise Maximization of the Secret Key with Signal Breaks in Satellite-Based Quantum Key Distribution. Russ Microelectron 52 (Suppl 1), S317–S321 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063739723600164
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