Atmospheric channel characteristics for quantum communication with continuous 
polarization variables

Heim, B.; Elser, D.; Bartley, T.; Sabuncu, M.; Wittmann, C.; Sych, D.; Marquardt, C.; Leuchs, G.

doi:10.1007/s00340-009-3838-8

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Atmospheric channel characteristics for quantum communication with continuous polarization variables

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Heim, B.
Quantum Information Processing, Leuchs Division, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Max Planck Society;

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Elser, D.
Quantum Information Processing, Leuchs Division, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Max Planck Society;

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Sabuncu, M.
Quantum Information Processing, Leuchs Division, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Max Planck Society;

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Wittmann, C.
Quantum Information Processing, Leuchs Division, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Max Planck Society;

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Sych, D.
Optics Theory Group, Leuchs Division, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Max Planck Society;

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Marquardt, C.
Quantum Information Processing, Leuchs Division, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Max Planck Society;

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Leuchs, G.
Leuchs Division, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Max Planck Society;

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Heim, B., Elser, D., Bartley, T., Sabuncu, M., Wittmann, C., Sych, D., et al. (2010). Atmospheric channel characteristics for quantum communication with continuous polarization variables. SI, 98(4), 635-640. doi:10.1007/s00340-009-3838-8.

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Abstract

We investigate the properties of an atmospheric channel for free space quantum communication with continuous polarization variables. In our prepare-and-measure setup, coherent polarization states are transmitted through an atmospheric quantum channel of 100 m length on the flat roof of our institute's building. The signal states are measured by homodyne detection with the help of a local oscillator (LO) which propagates in the same spatial mode as the signal, orthogonally polarized to it. Thus the interference of signal and LO is excellent and atmospheric fluctuations are auto-compensated. The LO also acts as a spatial and spectral filter, which allows for unrestrained daylight operation. Important characteristics for our system are atmospheric channel influences that could cause polarization, intensity and position excess noise. Therefore we study these influences in detail. Our results indicate that the channel is suitable for our quantum communication system in most weather conditions.