Asynchronous quantum key distribution on a relay network

作者:Barnett Stephen M; Phoenix Simon J D*
来源:Journal of Modern Optics, 2012, 59(15): 1349-1354.
DOI:10.1080/09500340.2012.716460

摘要

We show how quantum key distribution on a multi-user, multi-path, network can be used to establish a key between any two end-users in an asynchronous fashion using the technique of bit-transport. By a suitable adaptation of our previous secret-sharing scheme we show that an attacker has to compromise all of the intermediate relays on the network in order to obtain the key. Thus, two end-users can establish a secret key provided they trust at least one of the network relays.

  • 出版日期2012

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