Network routing protocols for multi-photon quantum cryptography

Abhishek Parakh, Mahadevan Subramaniam

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose the use of multi-photon quantum cryptography to provide higher data exchange rates and security in quantum networks. We investigate different routing strategies and their effects on key rates, path establishment probabilities, and security. Our simulation varies parameters such as the network size, topology, length of fiber channels, and probability of channel decoherence. Lastly, we also examine the effect of including a trusted nodes in the network and examine the key-rates under different routing strategies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationQuantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XIX
EditorsKeith S. Deacon, Ronald E. Meyers
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510645080
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
EventQuantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XIX 2021 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Aug 1 2021Aug 5 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11835
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XIX 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period8/1/218/5/21

Keywords

  • Multi-photon cryptography
  • Quantum internet
  • Quantum networks
  • Routing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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