Quantum key distribution method and apparatus

Details Quantum key distribution method and apparatus Quantum key distribution method and apparatus

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Patel, Nirav (Department: 2435)

Cryptography

Communication system using cryptography

Fiber optic network

C380S278000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07864958

ABSTRACT:
A quantum key distribution (QKD) method involves the sending of random data from a QKD transmitter to a QKD receiver over a quantum signal channel, and the QKD transmitter and receiver respectively processing the data transmitted and received over the quantum signal channel in order to seek to derive a common random data set. This processing is effected with the aid of messages exchanged between QKD transmitter and receiver over an insecure classical communication channel. The processing concludes with a check, effected by an exchange of authenticated messages over the classical communication channel, that the QKD transmitter and receiver have derived the same random data set. At least some of the other messages exchanged during processing are exchanged without authentication and integrity checking. A QKD transmitter and QKD receiver are also disclosed.

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