A hybrid quantum key distribution protocol based on extended unitary operations and fountain codes

In 1984, Bennett and Brassard designed the first quantum key distribution protocol, whose security is based on quantum indeterminacy. Since then, there has been growing research activities, aiming in designing new, more efficient and secure key distribution protocols. The work presents a novel hybri...

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Published in:Quantum information processing 2015-02, Vol.14 (2), p.697-713
Main Authors: Lai, Hong, Xue, Liyin, Orgun, Mehmet A., Xiao, Jinghua, Pieprzyk, Josef
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Data Structures and Information Theory
Mathematical Physics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum Computing
Quantum Information Technology
Quantum Physics
Spintronics
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Summary:In 1984, Bennett and Brassard designed the first quantum key distribution protocol, whose security is based on quantum indeterminacy. Since then, there has been growing research activities, aiming in designing new, more efficient and secure key distribution protocols. The work presents a novel hybrid quantum key distribution protocol. The key distribution is derived from both quantum and classical data. This is why it is called hybrid. The protocol applies extended unitary operations derived from four basic unitary operations and distributed fountain codes. Compared to other protocols published so far, the new one is more secure (provides authentication of parties and detection of eavesdropping) and efficient. Moreover, our protocol still works over noisy and lossy channels.
ISSN:1570-0755
1573-1332
DOI:10.1007/s11128-014-0860-5