Performance Analysis of Quantum Key Distribution in Underwater Channels
The current literature on quantum key distribution (QKD) is mainly limited to the transmissions over fiber optic, atmospheric or satellite links and are not directly applicable to underwater environments with different channel characteristics. Absorption, scattering, and turbulence experienced in underwater channels severely limit the range of quantum communication links. In the first part of this thesis, we analyze the quantum bit error rate (QBER) and secret key rate (SKR) performance of the well-known BB84 protocol in underwater channels. As path loss model, we consider a modified version of Beer-Lambert formula which takes into account the effect of scattering. We derive a closed-form expression for the wave structure function to determine the average power transfer over turbulent underwater path and use this to obtain an upper bound on QBER as well as a lower bound on SKR. In the second part of this thesis, as a potential solution to overcome range limitations, we investigate a multi-hop underwater QKD where intermediate nodes between the source and destination nodes help the key distribution. We consider the deployment of passive relays which simply redirect the qubits to the next relay node or the receiver without any measurement. Based on the near-field analysis, we present the performance of relay-assisted QKD scheme in terms of QBER and SKR in different water types and turbulence conditions. In the last part of this thesis, we investigate the fundamental performance limits of decoy BB84 protocol over turbulent underwater channels and provide a comprehensive performance characterization. Based on near field analysis, we utilize the wave structure function to determine the average power transfer over turbulent underwater path and use this to obtain a lower bound on key generation rate. Based on this bound, we present the performance of decoy BB84 protocol in different water type.
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