Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2009-10-23
Appl. Phys. B 98, 635 (2010)
Physics
Quantum Physics
6 pages, 4 figures, submitted to Applied Physics B following an invitation for the special issue "Selected Papers Presented at
Scientific paper
10.1007/s00340-009-3838-8
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 100m length on the 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 autocompensated. The LO also acts as 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.
Bartley Tim
Elser Dominique
Heim Bettina
Leuchs Gerd
Marquardt Christoph
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