中国物理B ›› 2025, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 50301-050301.doi: 10.1088/1674-1056/adbd25
所属专题： SPECIAL TOPIC — Quantum communication and quantum network
Free-space discrete-variable quantum key distribution in a mountainous environment
Xing-Ran Chen(陈星燃), Jian-Hong Shi(史建红), and Hai-Long Zhang(张海龙)†
- Henan Key Laboratory of Quantum Information and Cryptography, SSF, IEU, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Free-space discrete-variable quantum key distribution in a mountainous environment
Xing-Ran Chen(陈星燃), Jian-Hong Shi(史建红), and Hai-Long Zhang(张海龙)†
- Henan Key Laboratory of Quantum Information and Cryptography, SSF, IEU, Zhengzhou 450001, China
摘要： Free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) offers broader geographical coverage and more flexible system deployment than fiber-based systems. However, the free-space environment is highly complex, and various attenuation factors can significantly reduce the key distribution efficiency or even lead to encoding failures. This paper discusses and analyzes the impact of turbulence and fog in mountainous environments on free-space discrete-variable quantum key distribution. Through numerical simulation, this study examines the effects of altitude and visibility on transmittance and turbulence intensity, finding that turbulence intensity decreases with increasing altitude while transmittance increases; improvements in visibility also lead to increased transmittance. Beam wandering due to turbulence is also dominant. Combining these factors, the effects on the total transmittance and the secret key rate are taken into consideration. Our work could provide a reference for the deployment of practical QKD systems in actual mountainous environments.
中图分类号: (Quantum cryptography and communication security)
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