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Secure Quantum Key Distribution over 421 km of Optical Fiber

Secure Quantum Key Distribution over 421 km of Optical Fiber

We present a quantum key distribution system with a 2.5 GHz repetition rate using a three-state time-bin protocol combined with a one-decoy approach. Taking advantage of superconducting single-photon detectors optimized for quantum key distribution and ultralow-loss fiber, we can distribute secret keys at a maximum distance of 421 km and …