Title :
Multi-photon quantum key distribution based on double-lock encryption
Author :
Chan, Kam Wai Clifford ; El Rifai, Mayssaa ; Verma, Pramode ; Kak, Subhash ; Yuhua Chen
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
Abstract :
We present a quantum key distribution protocol based on the double-lock cryptography. It exploits the asymmetry in the detection strategies between the legitimate users and the eavesdropper. With coherent states, the mean photon number can be as larger as 10.
Keywords :
light coherence; multiphoton processes; photodetectors; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; coherent states; double-lock cryptography; double-lock encryption; mean photon number; multiphoton quantum key distribution; photodetection strategies; Authentication; Computers; Error probability; Photonics; Protocols; Quantum cryptography;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
