Towards practical quantum position verification
Quantum Physics
2023-11-14 v2
Abstract
We discuss protocols for quantum position verification schemes based on the standard quantum cryptographic assumption that a tagging device can keep classical data secure [Kent, 2011]. Our schemes use a classical key replenished by quantum key distribution. The position verification requires no quantum communication or quantum information processing. The security of classical data makes the schemes secure against non-local spoofing attacks that apply to schemes that do not use secure tags. The schemes are practical with current technology and allow for errors and losses. We describe how a proof-of-principle demonstration might be carried out.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2309.10070,
title = {Towards practical quantum position verification},
author = {George Cowperthwaite and Adrian Kent and Damian Pitalua-Garcia},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2309.10070},
year = {2023}
}