Monolithically integrated differential phase shift transmitter for quantum key distribution

Title

Monolithically integrated differential phase shift transmitter for quantum key distribution

Authors

Ozan Çirkinoglu, Rui Santos, Kevin A. Williams, Xaveer J.M. Leijtens

Abstract

An integrated differential phase shift QKD transmitter, which consist of a distributed Bragg reflector laser, a phase modulator, and Mach-Zehnder modulator sections for pulse carving and optical attenuation has been designed and fabricated. Initial characterization shows single mode operation of the laser with a linewidth around 2 MHz, and an achievable optical attenuation of more than 60 dB.

Venue

22nd European Conference on Integrated Optics, 2020 (ECIO)

Place and date

Online, 23 – 24 June 2020

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