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Optimised finite key for satellite up-link entangled quantum key distribution

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Briefings

A new arXiv preprint proposes an optimized finite key for satellite up-link entangled quantum key distribution (QKD), targeting the imminent QEYSSat mission. The study analyzes short-block length effects, suggesting a slight pump power reduction and a shift in source operation strategy. A key finding is that accumulating raw key material before secure extraction yields a higher annual key rate than per-overpass processing, enabling significant secure key generation for the Heriot-Watt ground station.

Key points

• The study investigates asymptotic key rates for ground-to-satellite entangled QKD, specifically addressing finite size effects from short block lengths common in satellite transmission.
• Quantifying the annual key rate, the research demonstrates that accumulating raw key material before secure extraction results in a higher annual key rate than processing per-overpass.

Context

This research addresses the scalability of entangled quantum key distribution for global quantum networks, with the QEYSSat mission serving as the primary demonstration platform. The findings provide a more rigorous security analysis for satellite transmission scenarios.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to an arXiv preprint (arXiv:2611.03788v1) and does not include peer-reviewed publication or experimental validation. Key rate calculations are based on theoretical models and simulations rather than empirical data from the QEYSSat mission.

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