This thesis addresses the critical issue of clock synchronization in quantum communication systems. While quantum communication offers unmatched security, it demands precise timing, often achieved through resource-intensive methods. This study introduces a postprocessing protocol that eliminates the…
Quantum communication has seen rapid progress towards practical large-scale networks, with quantum key distribution (QKD) spearheading this development. While fibre-based systems have been shown to be well suited for metropolitan scales, suitable fibre infrastructure may not always be in place. Here,…
Entanglement is a universal resource in quantum networks, yet entangled photon sources are typically custom-made for a specific use case. Versatility, both in terms of state modulation and tunability of the temporal properties of the photons, is the key to flexible network architectures and cryptographic…