Multi-Wavelength Quantum Key Distribution Emulation with Physical Unclonable Function
Brit Riggs, Mike Partridge, Bertrand Cambou, Ian C. Burke, Manuel Aguilar Rios, Julie B. Heynssens, Dina Ghanaimiandoab
Abstract
This work details the theory and implementation of a multi-wavelength quantum key distribution (QKD) emulation system with a physical unclonable function (PUF). Multi-wavelength QKD can eliminate the need to share a subsection of the final key for eavesdropper detection and allow for ternary and quaternary data transmission. The inclusion of the PUF adds an additional layer of security. We provide preliminary error analysis of our emulation system. To support this work, we introduce a bitwise transform operator that enables binary output of the PUF to satisfy the ternary and quaternary input requirements of the QKD system.
Topics & Concepts
EmulationQuantum key distributionBitwise operationComputer sciencePhysical unclonable functionTernary operationKey (lock)Binary numberElectronic engineeringEmbedded systemQuantumEngineeringPhysicsComputer securityMathematicsArithmeticQuantum mechanicsProgramming languageEconomic growthEconomicsPhysical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) and Hardware SecurityQuantum Information and CryptographyQuantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture