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Quantum Three-Pass protocol: Key distribution using quantum superposition states

Cryptography and Security 2010-07-15 v1

Abstract

This letter proposes a novel key distribution protocol with no key exchange in advance, which is secure as the BB84 quantum key distribution protocol. Our protocol utilizes a photon in superposition state for single-bit data transmission instead of a classical electrical/optical signal. The security of this protocol relies on the fact, that the arbitrary quantum state cannot be cloned, known as the no-cloning theorem. This protocol can be implemented with current technologies.

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@article{arxiv.1004.0599,
  title  = {Quantum Three-Pass protocol: Key distribution using quantum superposition states},
  author = {Yoshito Kanamori and Seong-Moo Yoo},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1004.0599},
  year   = {2010}
}

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