QKD transmitter chip (IMAGE)

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QKD transmitter chip

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Researchers have developed a quantum key distribution (QKD) system based on silicon photonics that can transmit secure keys at unprecedented speeds. The QKD transmitter (pictured) combines a photonic and electric integrated circuit with an external diode laser.

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Rebecka Sax, University of Geneva

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