Limits on detecting eavesdropper in QKD protocols

Pranav Subramaniam, Abhishek Parakh

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9 Scopus citations

Abstract

Quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols form a natural choice for encryption in optical networks. All the QKD protocols use errors caused due to random measurements by Eve to detect her presence. In this paper, we present a fundamental limitation of using such bases to detect an eavesdropper in two QKD protocols - the BB84 and the new quantum Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol. It is shown that the eavesdropper will go undetected in each exchange in both the protocols at least half the time.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunication Systems, ANTS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479958689
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event2014 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunication Systems, ANTS 2014 - New Delhi, India
Duration: Dec 14 2014Dec 17 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunication Systems, ANTS 2014

Other

Other2014 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunication Systems, ANTS 2014
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityNew Delhi
Period12/14/1412/17/14

Keywords

  • limits on eavesdropper detection
  • quantum Diffie-Hellman protocol
  • quantum cryptography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Instrumentation

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