Published September 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Security of quantum key distribution with arbitrary individual imperfections

  • 1. Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway and University Graduate Center, NO-2027 Kjeller (Norway)

Description

We consider the security of the Bennett-Brassard 1984 protocol for quantum key distribution, with arbitrary individual imperfections simultaneously in the source and detectors. We provide the secure key generation rate and show that three parameters must be bounded to ensure security; the basis dependence of the source, a detector-blinding parameter, and a detector leakage parameter. The system may otherwise be completely uncharacterized and contain large losses.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. A
Journal Volume
82
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 032337-032337.7
ISSN
1050-2947
CODEN
PLRAAN

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
42043470
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
DEFECTS; DISTRIBUTION; QUANTUM MECHANICS; QUANTUM STATES; SECRECY PROTECTION; SECURITY
Descriptors DEC
MECHANICS

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