Which data error occurs when attempting quantum key distribution (QKD) affected by environmental decoherence causing a loss of entanglement?

💡 Explanation

Increased bit error rate occurs because environmental decoherence induces spontaneous emission which disrupts the established quantum entanglement by introducing noise. Therefore, the BER increases, rather than lowering the key rate or inducing systematic errors.

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