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An Open-Source Library for Information Reconciliation in Continuous-Variable QKD

Quantum Physics 2024-08-02 v1

Abstract

This paper presents an easy-to-use open-source software library for continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) systems. The library, written in C++, simplifies the crucial task of information reconciliation, ensuring that both communicating parties share the same secret key despite the noise. It offers a comprehensive set of tools, including modules for multidimensional reconciliation, error correction, and data integrity checks. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, the library hides the complexity of error correction, making it accessible even to users without knowledge of error-correcting codes.

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@article{arxiv.2408.00569,
  title  = {An Open-Source Library for Information Reconciliation in Continuous-Variable QKD},
  author = {Erdem Eray Cil and Laurent Schmalen},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.00569},
  year   = {2024}
}

Comments

to be presented as a poster at QCrypt 2024

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