Implementation Security in Quantum Key Distribution
Víctor Zapatero, Álvaro Navarrete, Marcos Curty
Abstract
Abstract The problem of implementation security in quantum key distribution (QKD) refers to the difficulty of meeting the requirements of mathematical security proofs in real‐life QKD systems. Here, a succint review is provided on this topic, focusing on discrete‐variable QKD setups. Particularly, we discuss some of their main vulnerabilities and comment on possible approaches to overcome them.
Topics & Concepts
Quantum key distributionMathematical proofKey (lock)Computer scienceComputer securityQuantumTheoretical computer scienceMathematicsQuantum mechanicsPhysicsGeometryQuantum Information and CryptographyQuantum Mechanics and ApplicationsQuantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture