Autonomous Recognition of Erroneous Raw Key Bit Bias in Quantum Key Distribution
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| author | Young, Matt Lucamarini, Marco Pirandola, Stefano |
| author_facet | Young, Matt Lucamarini, Marco Pirandola, Stefano |
| contents | As Quantum Key Distribution technologies mature, it is pertinent to consider these systems in contexts beyond lab settings, and how these systems may have to operate autonomously. To begin, an abstract definition of a type of error that can occur with regard to the ratio of bit values in the raw key is presented, and how this has an impact on the security and key rate of QKD protocols. A mechanism by which errors of this type can be autonomously recognised is given, along with simulated results. A two part countermeasure that can be put in place to mitigate against errors of this type is also given. Finally some motivating examples where this type of error could appear in practice are presented to add context, and to illustrate the importance of this work to the development of Quantum Key Distribution technologies. |
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| spellingShingle | Autonomous Recognition of Erroneous Raw Key Bit Bias in Quantum Key Distribution Young, Matt Lucamarini, Marco Pirandola, Stefano Quantum Physics Cryptography and Security As Quantum Key Distribution technologies mature, it is pertinent to consider these systems in contexts beyond lab settings, and how these systems may have to operate autonomously. To begin, an abstract definition of a type of error that can occur with regard to the ratio of bit values in the raw key is presented, and how this has an impact on the security and key rate of QKD protocols. A mechanism by which errors of this type can be autonomously recognised is given, along with simulated results. A two part countermeasure that can be put in place to mitigate against errors of this type is also given. Finally some motivating examples where this type of error could appear in practice are presented to add context, and to illustrate the importance of this work to the development of Quantum Key Distribution technologies. |
| title | Autonomous Recognition of Erroneous Raw Key Bit Bias in Quantum Key Distribution |
| topic | Quantum Physics Cryptography and Security |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.18006 |