Comment on "Quantum key distribution via quantum encryption"
Quantum Physics
2009-09-29 v2
Abstract
In the paper [Zhang, Li and Guo, Phys. Rev. A 64, 024302 (2001)], a quantum key distribution protocol based on quantum encryption was proposed, in which the quantum key can be reused. However, it is shown that, if Eve employs a special strategy to attack, this protocol becomes insecure because of the reused quantum key. That is, Eve can elicit partial information about the key bits without being detected. Finally, a possible improvement of the Zhang-Li-Guo protocol is proposed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0505226,
title = {Comment on "Quantum key distribution via quantum encryption"},
author = {Fei Gao and Sujuan Qin and Qiaoyan Wen and Fuchen Zhu},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0505226},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
5 pages, Revtex4