Asynchronous quantum key distribution on a relay network

Barnett, S.M. and Phoenix, S.J.D. (2012) Asynchronous quantum key distribution on a relay network. Journal of Modern Optics, 59(15), pp. 1349-1354. (doi: 10.1080/09500340.2012.716460)

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Barnett, Professor Stephen
Authors: Barnett, S.M., and Phoenix, S.J.D.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Journal of Modern Optics
ISSN:0950-0340
ISSN (Online):1362-3044

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