Worldwide standardization activity for quantum key distribution
Romain Alléaume, Ivo Pietro Degiovanni, Alan Mink, Thomas E. Chapuran, Norbert Lütkenhaus, Momtchil Peev, Christopher J. Chunnilall, Vincente Martin, Marco Lucamarini, Martin B. Ward, Andrew J. Shields · 2014
We discuss the on-going worldwide activity to develop forward looking standards for quantum key distribution (QKD) in the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) QKD industry specification group (ISG). The long term goal is to develop a certification methodology that bridges the gap between theoretical proofs and practical implementations with imperfect devices. Current efforts are focused on the handling of side channels and characterization of the most relevant components.