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August 12, 2021

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Quantum Key Secured Communications Field Trial for Industry 4.0

R. I. Woodward et al., “Quantum Key Secured Communications Field Trial for Industry 4.0,” 2021 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2021, pp. 1-3.

We seamlessly integrate quantum key distribution with >1Mb/s secure bit rate into a smart-manufacturing production network. This provides a 10Gb/s quantum key encrypted link with long-term stable operation, compatible with national network infrastructure.

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