Quantum and semi-quantum key distribution in networks

DOI10.1007/S10773-023-05351-7zbMATH Open1528.81105arXiv2212.10464OpenAlexW4376616545MaRDI QIDQ6174280FDOQ6174280

Authors: Rajni Bala, Sooryansh Asthana, V. Ravishankar 

Publication date: 14 July 2023

Published in: International Journal of Theoretical Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: In this paper, we utilize the potential offered by multidimensional separable states (MSS) for secure and simultaneous distributions of keys in a layered network. We present protocols for both quantum and semi-quantum key distribution and discuss their robustness against various eavesdropping strategies. We provide a procedure to identify the requisite resource states to generalise these protocols for arbitrary layered networks. Finally, we study the interrelation between the local dimensionalities of states and achievable key rates in a given layer. These proposals are realisable with current technology, thanks to employment of MSS and many advances in generation, manipulation and measurement of higher-dimensional orbital angular momentum states of light.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.10464

zbMATH Keywords

quantum cryptographyquantum networksemi-quantum cryptographylayered quantum cryptography

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Cryptography (94A60) Quantum optics (81V80) Other nonclassical models of computation (68Q09) Quantum cryptography (quantum-theoretic aspects) (81P94) Complex vector fields, holomorphic foliations, (mathbb{C})-actions (32M25) Computer security (68M25)

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