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Finite-key analysis for twin-field quantum key distribution with composable security

Quantum Physics 2019-11-21 v4

Abstract

Long-distance quantum key distribution (QKD) has long time seriously relied on trusted relay or quantum repeater, which either has security threat or is far from practical implementation. Recently, a solution called twin-field (TF) QKD and its variants have been proposed to overcome this challenge. However, most security proofs are complicated, a majority of which could only ensure security against collective attacks. Until now, the full and simple security proof can only be provided with asymptotic resource assumption. Here, we provide a composable finite-key analysis for coherent-state-based TF-QKD with rigorous security proof against general attacks. Furthermore, we develop the optimal statistical fluctuation analysis method to significantly improve secret key rate in high-loss regime. The results show that coherent-state-based TF-QKD is practical and feasible, with the potential to apply over nearly one thousand kilometers.

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@article{arxiv.1903.09093,
  title  = {Finite-key analysis for twin-field quantum key distribution with composable security},
  author = {Hua-Lei Yin and Zeng-Bing Chen},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1903.09093},
  year   = {2019}
}

Comments

8 pages, 3 figures, + supplemental material, Published version

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