August 2026

Conference Paper

Spot-Checking for Reliable Quantum Communications

By:
Zhang, Yanbao ; Alshowkan, Muneer ; Lu, Hsuan-Hao; Peters, Nicholas A
Book Title:
Proceedings of CLEO: Applications and Technology 2026
Publication Date:
August 20, 2026
Publisher Location:
Optica Publishing Group, District of Columbia, United States of America
Conference Name:
CLEO: Applications and Technology 2026
Conference Location:
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Conference Sponsor:
Optica
View DOI Listing:
https://doi.org/10.1364/CLEO_AT.2026.ATH4B.6

Abstract

We demonstrate a spot-checking approach for real-time drift estimation and mitigation in continuously operating quantum links. Using polarization-entangled photon pairs, we achieve stable 16-hour operation, validating efficient, minimally invasive monitoring of quantum-network performance.