Preprints


  1. R. Alléaume, J. Bouda, C. Branciard, T. Debuisschert, M. Dianati, N. Gisin,  M. Godfrey,  P. Grangier, T. Länger, A. Leverrier, N. Lütkenhaus, P. Painchault, M. Peev, A. Poppe, T. Pornin,  J. Rarity,  R. Renner,  G. Ribordy,  M. Riguidel, L. Salvail, A. Shields, H. Weinfurter, A. Zeilinger, "Secoqc White Paper on Quantum Key Distribution and Cryptography", quant-ph/0701168  submitted to the special issue of TCS for the 25th anniversary of BB84.

Journal publications


  1. Yannick Dumeige Romain Alléaume, Philippe Grangier, François Treussart, and Jean-François Roch, "Controlling the single-diamond nitrogen-vacancy color center photoluminescence spectrum with a Fabry–Perot microcavity", 42011 New J. Phys. 13 2011.
  2. Jean-Loup Smirr, Sylvain Guilbaud, Joe Ghalbouni, Robert Frey, Eleni Diamanti, Romain Alléaume, and Isabelle Zaquine, "Simple performance evaluation of pulsed spontaneous parametric down-conversion sources for quantum communications" Optics Express, Vol. 19, Issue 2, pp. 616-627, 2011.
  3. L. Salvail, M. Peev, E. Diamanti, R. Alléaume, N. Lütkenhaus, T. Länger, "Security of Trusted Repeater Quantum Key Distribution Networks", Journal of Computer Security, vol. 18, n° 1, pp. 61-87, 2010
  4. M Peev, C Pacher, R Alléaume, C Barreiro, J Bouda, W Boxleitner, T Debuisschert, E Diamanti, M Dianati, J F Dynes, S Fasel, S Fossier, M Fürst, J-D Gautier, O Gay, N Gisin, P Grangier, A Happe, Y Hasani, M Hentschel, H Hübel, G Humer, T Länger, M Legré, R Lieger, J Lodewyck, T Lorünser, N Lütkenhaus, A Marhold, T Matyus, O Maurhart, L Monat, S Nauerth, J-B Page, A Poppe, E Querasser, G Ribordy, S Robyr, L Salvail, A W Sharpe, A J Shields, D Stucki, M Suda, C Tamas, T Themel, R T Thew, Y Thoma, A Treiber, P Trinkler, R Tualle-Brouri, F Vannel, N Walenta, H Weier, H Weinfurter, I Wimberger, Z L Yuan, H Zbinden and A Zeilinger, "The SECOQC quantum key distribution network in Vienna", New J. Phys. 11 075001 2009.
  5. R. Alléaume, F. Roueff, E. Diamanti, N. Lütkenhaus, "QKD networks : topological optimization", New Journal of Physics, Focus on Quantum Cryptography, 11 075002, 2009.   
  6. Y. Menesguen, J.L. Smirr, G. Pillet, R. Alléaume, A. Maruani, I. Zaquine, R. Frey and L. Jacubowiez,  "Source de photons intriqués en polarisation : travaux pratiques de physique quantique",  Bulletin de l'Union des Physiciens, vol. 102, pp. 61-80, Novembre 2008.
  7. Leverrier, R. Alléaume, J. Boutros, G. Zémor, and P. Grangier, "Multidimensional reconciliation for continuous-variable quantum key distribution", quant-ph/07123823, Phys. Rev. A 77, 042325 (2008).
  8. M.Dianati, R.Alléaume, M.Gagnaire, and X.Shen. "Architecture and Protocols of the Future European Quantum Key Distribution Network". Security and Communication Networks, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 2008.
  9. Q. D. Xuân, R. Alléaume, L. Xiao, F. Treussart, B. Journet and J.-F. Roch, "Intensity noise measurement of strongly attenuated laser diode pulses in the time domain", Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 35, 117 (2006). Link to the article
  10. R. Alléaume, F. Treussart, G. Messin, Y. Dumeige, J.-F. Roch, A. Beveratos, R. Brouri-Tualle, P. Grangier. "Experimental open air quantum key distribution with a single photon source", New J. Phys. 6, Focus on Single Photons on Demand (2004). Link to New Journal of Physics and pdf version of the article
  11. R. Alléaume, F. Treussart, J.-M. Courty, J.-F. Roch, "Photon statistics characterization of a single photon source", New J. Phys. 6, Focus on Single Photons on Demand (2004). Link to New Journal of Physics and pdf version of the article.
  12. Y. Dumeige, F. Treussart, R. Alléaume, T. Gacoin, J.-F. Roch and P. Grangier, "Photo-induced creation of nitrogen related color centers in diamond nanocristals under femtosecond illumination", Journal of Luminescence, Volume 109, Issue 2, p. 61-67, (2004). article in .pdf
  13. F. Treussart, R. Alléaume, V.L. Floc’h, L. Xiao, J.-M. Courty, J.-F Roch , "Direct measurement of the photon statistics of a triggered single photon source", Phys. Rev. Lett. 89, 093601 (2002). article in .pdf
  14. R.A. Michniak, R. Alléaume, D.N. McKinsey, J.M. Doyle, "Alpha and beta particle induced scintillations in liquid and solid neon", NIMA vol 482 Nos 1-2 pp 394-401 (2002). article in .pdf

Other publications and conference proceedings (peer-reviewed)


  1. M. Peev, R. Alléaume, T. Länger, N. Lütkenhaus, O. Maurhart, L. Salvail, "The SECOQC Quantum Key Distribution Network Prototype: Principles, Design and Implementation", Globecomm, Washington, November 2007.
  2. M. Dianati and R. Alléaume, "A Transport Layer Protocol for the SECOQC QKD Quantum Key Distribution Networks", The Third IEEE LCN Workshop on Network Security (WNS 2007), Dublin, Ireland, Oct. 2007.
  3. Y. Menesguen, J.-L. Smirr, G. Pillet, C. Bourdarias, R. Alléaume, A. Maruani, I. Zaquine and R. Frey, "Interface de changement de longueur d'onde conservant l'intrication en polarisation", COLOQ'10, Grenoble, Juillet 2007.
  4. M.Peev, R. Alléaume, Th.Länger, N.Lütkenhaus, L.Salvail  "A Quantum Key Distribution Network: Integrated Design and Prototypical Implementation", CLEO Europe, Munich, Jun. 2007.
  5. M. Dianati, R. Alléaume, D. Subacius, "Architecture of the Secoqc Quantum Key Distribution Network", The First International Workshop on Quantum Security, Guadeloupe, Jan 2007.
  6. R. Medeiros, R. Alleaume, G. Cohen and F. de Assis, "Zero-error capacity of quantum channels and noiseless subsystems", IEEE International Telecommunications Symposium, Fortalezza, Brazil, Septembre 2006. Proceeding in pdf
  7. Romain Alléaume, François Roueff, Oliver Maurhart, Norbert Lutkenhaus, "Architecture, Security and topology of a global  Quantum Key Distribution network" SUM 2006 IEEE/LEOS Summer Topical Meeting on Quantum Communications in Telecom Networks, Quebec, July 2006. Proceeding in pdf
  8. A. Trifonov, R. Alléaume, D. Subacius, A. Zavriyev, J.-F. Roch, "Practical quantum cryptography", Proceedings of SPIE Defence and Security symposium, 12-16 avril 2004 Orlando, Florida, USA. Proceeding in .pdf
  9. L.-T. Xiao, R. Alléaume, Q. Dinh-Xuan, F. Treussart, B. Journet, J.-F. Roch, "Measurement of photon distribution in attenuated diode laser pulses", Proceedings of Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices XI, SPIE/OPTO 2003, Jan. 25-31, 2003 San Jose, USA.
  10. F. Treussart, R. Alléaume, V. Le Floc’h et J.-F. Roch, "Photon statistics of a triggered single photon source", Proceedings of the NATO Workshop Organics Nanophotonics, (2003)
  11. F. Treussart, R. Alléaume, J.-M. Courty et J.-F. Roch, "Emission Properties of a Single Photon Source", Proceedings of 35th EGAS Conference, Physica Scripta (2003).
  12. F. Treussart, R. Alléaume, V.L. Floc’h , J.-F Roch,  "Single photon emission from single molecule", C.R. Acad. Sci. Paris, t.2 série IV (2002).

Talks in conferences or workshops


  1. R. Alléaume, F. Roueff, E. Diamanti, N. Lütkenhaus,"Topological Optimization of a QKD Network", Tropical QKD workshop, Institute for quantum computing, Waterloo, Canada, June 14–17, 2010
  2. R. Alléaume, "'D'une recherche internationale à l'innovation, le cas de la cryptographie quantique", Conférence " Gérer le cycle de l'innovation dans le domaine de la sûreté et de la sécurité" organisée par l’association TELECOM ParisTech Alumni,  Ecole militaire le 3 février 2009.
  3. R. Alléaume, "Using QKD technology to build secure Networks", International Scientific Conference and Quantum Network Demonstration for the end of the SECOQC project, Vienna,  oct. 2008.
  4. R. Alléaume, "Capacité Zéro-erreur quantique", Journée du GdR Information Quantique, Paris, IHP, 23 Mars 2008.
  5. R. Alléaume, H. Randriam, G. Cohen, R. A. C. Medeiros, F. M. de Assis, "Zero-error capacity of quantum channels" Journées "Codage et Cryptographie", Carcans, Mars 2008.
  6. A. Leverrier, R. Alléaume, J. Boutros, G. Zémor, and P. Grangier, "Réconciliation de variables gaussiennes corrélées dans le cadre de protocoles de cryptographie quantique", Journées "Codage et Cryptographie", Carcans, Mars 2008.
  7. A. Leverrier, R.Alléaume, J. Boutros, G. Zémor, P. Grangier, "Multidimensional reconciliation for continuous-variable quantum key distribution", 2008 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory, Toronto, July 6th to 11th, 2008.   
  8. R. Alléaume, "Quantum Communications: from systems to networks", invited talk at the Brazilian National Workshop on Quantum Information, WECIQ 2007, Campina Grande, Brazil Oct 2007.
  9. R. Alléaume, "Quantum Key Distribution and Networks", lecturer at the QUROPE winter school, Oberburgl, Austria, Feb 2007.
  10. R. Alléaume, "Challenges in Quantum Cryptography", contributed talk to the Ecrypt networking session Crypto : next steps and challenges (Chair Bart Preneel), Helsinki IST Event, November 2006
  11. R. Alléaume, "Cryptographie quantique et sécurisation des réseaux", invited talk at the Séminaire de Marcoussis (Alcatel, Draka Comtech, LPN, Optics Valley), 11 Mai 2006 Presentation in .pdf
  12. R. Alléaume, "Securing Communication networks with Quantum Key Distribution", invited talk, Seminar at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, April 26 2006. Presentation in .pdf
  13. R. Alléaume, "Topology, Architecture and Protocols for a Quantum Key Distribution Network", contributed talk, Workshop on Classical and Quantum Information Security, Caltech, 15-18 December 2005. Presentation in .pdf
  14. R. Alléaume, "Architecture et topologie d'un réseau de distribution quantique de clé", invited talk, Colloque Thématique du GDR Information quantique : "Communications quantiques", Thales Research and Technology, Palaiseau, 19-20 octobre 2005. Presentation in .pdf
  15. R. Alléaume, "Building a secure communication network based on quantum key distribution", invited talk, Shanghai, International Workshop on Atoms and Photons for quantum information. July 25-26 2005.
  16. R. Alléaume, "Quantum Key Distribution and Cryptography", Contributed talk, Quantum Physics of Nature, Vienna, Austria, 22-26 Mai 2005.
  17. R. Alléaume, F. Grosshans, J. Wenger, G. Van Aasche, A. Beveratos, invited talk "Cryptographie quantique, la physique quantique au service de la confidentialité", Presentation for Bouygues Telecom Scientific Council, Boulogne-Billancourt, 13 Dec.  2004.
  18. R. Alléaume, D. Subacius, A. Zavriyev, J.-F. Roch, A. Trifonov, "Fiber-optics quantum cryptography with single photons", contributed talk, 7th International Conference on Quantum Communication, Measurement and Computing, 25-29 July 2004 Glasgow.
  19. R. Alléaume, F. Treussart, G. Messin, Y. Dumeige, J.-F. Roch, A. Beveratos, R. Brouri-Tualle, P. Grangier, "Experimental open air Quantum Key Distribution with a single photon source", IQING3, Munich 2-5 Dec.  2003.
  20. R . Alléaume, F. Treussart, Jean-François Roch, "Direct measurement of the photon statistics of a triggered single photon source", IQING2, London, UK, sept  2002.
  21. R . Alléaume, F. Treussart, Jean-François Roch, "Caractérisation statistique d’une source déclenchée de photons uniques", Colloque Nanophysique et information quantique,  6-7 June 2002  Grenoble, France
  22. D.N. McKinsey, R.A. Michniak, R. Alléaume, J.M. Doyle, "A Real Time Low Energy Solar Neutrino Detector Employing Liquid Helium or Liquid Neon Scintillators", Neutrino 2000 International Conference, Sudbury Canada, June 2000

Poster Presentations


  1. R. Alléaume, F.  Roueff, M. Dianati, A. Leverrier, D. Elkouss, M. Nicoletti, E. Diamanti, T. Länger, T. Lorünser, O. Maurhart, M. Peev, A. Poppe, N.  Lütkenhaus, "Deployment of global QKD networks: considering quantum cryptography from a telecom viewpoint", 9th International Conference on Quantum Commmunication, Measurement and Computing, Calgary, Canada, 19-24 August, 2008.
  2. R. Alléaume, M. Gagnaire, A. Leverrier, F. Roueff, M. Riguidel, O. Maurhart, T. Länger, M. Peev, C. Monyk, P. Painchault, M.-N. Lepareux, “The SECOQC QKD network demonstrator: from quantum physics to network security applications"  Solvay Workshop "Bits, Quanta, and Complex Systems: modern approaches to photonic information processing", Brussels, 30 April - 3 May 2008.
  3. R. Alléaume, M. D. Dang , P. Bellot,  "Unconditionnal Authentication Schemes for Quantum Key Distribution", Eigth Workshop on Quantum Information Processing, January 13-17 2005, Cambridge MA, USA
  4. R. Alléaume, F. Treussart, Y. Dumeige, J.-F. Roch, T. Gacoin, A. Beveratos, G. Messin, P. Grangier, "Quantum Key Distribution in Open Air with a Single Photon Source", 7th International Conference on Quantum Communication, Measurement and Computing, 25-29 July 2004 Glasgow
  5. Y. Dumeige, R . Alléaume, F. Treussart, Jean-François Roch, "Fluorescence de centres NV de diamant uniques en microcavité", COLOQ8, Toulouse Sept. 2003.
  6. R. Alléaume, F. Treussart, V. Le Floc’h et J.-F. Roch, "Caractérisation statistique d’une source déclenchée de photons uniques", 8èmes journées de la matière condensée (J MC 8)  27-30 Aout 2002  Marseille.

Thesis


R. Alléaume,  Réalisation expérimentale de sources de photons uniques, caractérisation et applications à la cryptographie quantique,  Thèse de doctorat de l'Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Univ. Paris 6) / PhD Thesis. Available here.