GS QKD 011-2016
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD); Component characterization: characterizing optical components for QKD systems (V1.1.1)

Standard No.

GS QKD 011-2016

Release Date

2016

Published By

ETSI - European Telecommunications Standards Institute

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GS QKD 011-2016

Scope

The present document gives specifications and procedures for the characterization of optical components for use in QKD systems. Examples of specific tests and procedures for performing such tests are given. Due to their importance in the security of a QKD system@ particular attention is given to active optical components such as optical sources and single photon detectors.

GS QKD 011-2016 history

• 2016 GS QKD 011-2016 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD); Component characterization: characterizing optical components for QKD systems (V1.1.1)