Table 2 Device parameters and data sizes used in numerical simulations. e d : the alignment error. p d : the dark count rate. η d : the detection efficiency of all detectors. N: the total pulse pair emitted.

From: Measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution via quantum blockade

 

e d

p d

ηd

N

a

1.5%

6.02 × 10−6

14.5%

1010

b

1%

10−7

40%

1013