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For combining different single photon channels into a single path, we use an effective and reliable technique which is known as quantum multiple access. We take advantage of an add-drop multiplexer capable of pushing and withdrawing a single photon into an optical fiber cable which carries quantum bits from multiusers. In addition to this, spreading spreads the channel noise at receiver side and use of filters stop the overlapping of adjacent channels, which helps in reducing the noise level and improved signal-to-noise ratio. In this way, we obtain enhanced performance of code division multiple access-based QKD links with a single photon without necessity of amplifiers and modulators.
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Sharma, V., Banerjee, S. Quantum communication using code division multiple access network. Opt Quant Electron 52, 381 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-020-02494-3
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