Recent Advances on Quantum Key Distribution Overcoming the Linear Secret Key Capacity Bound

A crucial goal for quantum key distribution (QKD) is to transmit unconditionally secure keys over long distances. Previous studies show that the key rate of point-to-point QKD is limited by a secret key rate capacity bound, and higher key rates would require quantum repeaters. In 2018, the seminal twin-field (TF) QKD protocol is proposed to provide a remarkable solution to overcoming the linear secret key capacity bound. This article presents an up-to-date survey on recent developments in this area, including the security proofs of phase-matching QKD and other TF-QKD type protocols, the theoretical examinations of these protocols under realistic conditions, and the recent experimental demonstrations.

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This article presents an up-to-date survey on recent developments in QKD area, including security proofs of phase-matching QKD and other TF-QKD type protocols, theoretical examinations under realistic conditions, and recent experimental demonstrations.