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Quantum key distribution (QKD) enables two authenticated parties to share secret keys with the ability to detect any attempts to eavesdrop the keys theoretically. Currently, QKD systems can be categorized by its source of uncertainty in nature; single photon or coherent light. As coherent light is harnessed, the overall cost for composing systems drops in general. However, more elaborate post processing...