Abstract

The development and practical applications of quantum key distribution are limited by the channel capacity and high error rate during long-distance transmission. High-dimensional quantum key distribution protocols solve these problems effectively. In this paper, a high-dimensional quantum key distribution protocol based on polarization-orbit angular momentum is achieved, using a decoy state method to ensure the security of the protocol. The experimental results show that the high-dimensional quantum key distribution protocol improves the encoding efficiency and the upper bound of the quantum bit error rate.

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