Quantum key distribution with quantum walks
Quantum Physics
2018-10-04 v2
Abstract
Quantum key distribution is one of the most fundamental cryptographic protocols. Quantum walks are important primitives for computing. In this paper we take advantage of the properties of quantum walks to design new secure quantum key distribution schemes. In particular, we introduce a secure quantum key-distribution protocol equipped with verification procedures against full man-in-the-middle attacks. Furthermore, we present a one-way protocol and prove its security. Finally, we propose a semi-quantum variation and prove its robustness against eavesdropping.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1710.07979,
title = {Quantum key distribution with quantum walks},
author = {Chrysoula Vlachou and Walter Krawec and Paulo Mateus and Nikola Paunkovic and Andre Souto},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1710.07979},
year = {2018}
}
Comments
published version; 40 pages; 8 figures