Secure quantum key distribution with realistic devices
In principle, quantum key distribution (QKD) offers information-theoretic security based on
the laws of physics. In practice, however, the imperfections of realistic devices might …
the laws of physics. In practice, however, the imperfections of realistic devices might …
A review of security evaluation of practical quantum key distribution system
Although the unconditional security of quantum key distribution (QKD) has been widely
studied, the imperfections of the practical devices leave potential loopholes for Eve to spy …
studied, the imperfections of the practical devices leave potential loopholes for Eve to spy …
Full-field implementation of a perfect eavesdropper on a quantum cryptography system
Quantum key distribution (QKD) allows two remote parties to grow a shared secret key. Its
security is founded on the principles of quantum mechanics, but in reality it significantly …
security is founded on the principles of quantum mechanics, but in reality it significantly …
Quantum hacking of a continuous-variable quantum-key-distribution system using a wavelength attack
The security proofs of continuous-variable quantum key distribution are based on the
assumptions that the eavesdropper can neither act on the local oscillator nor control Bob's …
assumptions that the eavesdropper can neither act on the local oscillator nor control Bob's …
Long-distance quantum key distribution secure against coherent attacks
Quantum key distribution (QKD) permits information-theoretically secure transmission of
digital encryption keys, assuming that the behavior of the devices employed for the key …
digital encryption keys, assuming that the behavior of the devices employed for the key …
Alternative schemes for measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution
Practical schemes for measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution using
phase and path or time encoding are presented. In addition to immunity to existing …
phase and path or time encoding are presented. In addition to immunity to existing …
Device calibration impacts security of quantum key distribution
Characterizing the physical channel and calibrating the cryptosystem hardware are
prerequisites for establishing a quantum channel for quantum key distribution (QKD) …
prerequisites for establishing a quantum channel for quantum key distribution (QKD) …
Quantum eavesdropping without interception: an attack exploiting the dead time of single-photon detectors
The security of quantum key distribution (QKD) can easily be obscured if the eavesdropper
can utilize technical imperfections in the actual implementation. Here, we describe and …
can utilize technical imperfections in the actual implementation. Here, we describe and …
Risk analysis of Trojan-horse attacks on practical quantum key distribution systems
An eavesdropper Eve may probe a quantum key distribution (QKD) system by sending a
bright pulse from the quantum channel into the system and analyzing the back-reflected …
bright pulse from the quantum channel into the system and analyzing the back-reflected …
Quantum hacking on quantum key distribution using homodyne detection
JZ Huang, S Kunz-Jacques, P Jouguet, C Weedbrook… - Physical Review A, 2014 - APS
Imperfect devices in commercial quantum key distribution systems open security loopholes
that an eavesdropper may exploit. An example of one such imperfection is the wavelength …
that an eavesdropper may exploit. An example of one such imperfection is the wavelength …