Author
Kebapçı, B., Mutlu, Görkem, Bağlıca, İbrahim, Tosun, A., Ergin, S., Levent, V. E., Uysal, Murat, Paglierani, P., Pelekanakis, K., Petroccia, R., Alves, J.
Publication Date
2022
Publication Place
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IEEE
Subject
BB84 protocol, Quantum key distribution, Underwater communication
Type
Document
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
978-166547461-0
Record ID
8281f19c-5ef5-4c82-84ed-5a43f5bb7557
Library Location
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Date
2022
Sample Text
As threats in the maritime domain diversify, securing data transmission becomes critical for underwater wireless networks designed for the surveillance of critical infrastructure and maritime border protection. This has sparked interest in underwater Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). In this paper, we present a real-time implementation of an underwater QKD system based on the BB84 protocol. The QKD unit is built on a hybrid computation system consisting of an FPGA and an on-board computer (OBC) interfaced with optical front-ends. A real-time photon counting module has been implemented on FPGA. The transmitter and receiver units are powered with external UPS and all system parameters can be monitored from the connected computers. The system is also equipped with a visible laser and an alignment indicator to validate successful manual alignment.
DOI
10.1109/UComms56954.2022.9905688
