Title :
Quantum cryptographic key distribution in multiple-access networks
Author :
Faraj, Sufyan T. ; Al-Naima, Fawzi ; Ameen, Siddeeq Y.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Commun. Eng., Saddam Univ., Baghdad, Iraq
Abstract :
The purpose of quantum key-distribution is for two or more correspondents, who share no secret information initially, to agree on random keys, which remain secret against attacks from more powerful analytic or computational tools. Quantum cryptography protocols can be designed to offer guaranteed security services in optical communication networks. The paper briefly outlines a general procedure for modeling and simulation of quantum key distribution protocols in multiple-access networks. Each communication network model is assumed to be composed of communication nodes (stations) that are connected by links. There are three basic communication node models, which are quantum transmission (QT), quantum reception (QR), and quantum transmission reception (QTR) nodes. In the models, fiber optic channels (links) are assumed to be used for connecting communication nodes
Keywords :
multi-access systems; optical fibre networks; protocols; quantum cryptography; telecommunication channels; attacks; communication network model; communication nodes; fiber optic channels; guaranteed security services; key distribution; links; multiple-access networks; optical communication networks; protocols; quantum cryptography; quantum reception; quantum transmission; quantum transmission reception; random keys; Communication networks; Computational modeling; Cryptographic protocols; Cryptography; Information analysis; Information security; Optical design; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Quantum computing;
Conference_Titel :
Communication Technology Proceedings, 2000. WCC - ICCT 2000. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6394-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICCT.2000.889166
