Programmable Quantum Key Distribution Network for Dynamic and Multi-Granular Key Allocation

Author(s)
Florian Honz, Vana Pezelj, Valeria Saggio, Winfried Boxleitner, Michael Hentschel, Philip Walther, Hannes Hübel, Bernhard Schrenk
Abstract

We demonstrate a QKD scheme enhanced with flexible key-rate allocation. A dynamic secure-key rate range of 18.7dB (76×) is obtained through programmable spectrum and detector choice, enabling a fine-grained and efficient use of network resources.

Organisation(s)
Quantum Science
External organisation(s)
Austrian Institute of Technology
No. of pages
3
Publication date
05-2026
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
102040 Quantum computing, 103021 Optics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks and Communications, Signal Processing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/ee9c84ab-0e55-483b-96b0-8ef7611cbe62