Hidden multi-dimensional modulation side channels in quantum protocols

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Autori principali: Gnanapandithan, Amita, Qian, Li, Lo, Hoi-Kwong
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Pubblicazione: 2024
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author Gnanapandithan, Amita
Qian, Li
Lo, Hoi-Kwong
author_facet Gnanapandithan, Amita
Qian, Li
Lo, Hoi-Kwong
contents Quantum protocols including quantum key distribution and blind quantum computing often require the preparation of quantum states of known dimensions. Here, we show that, rather surprisingly, hidden multi-dimensional modulation is often performed by practical devices. This violates the dimensional assumption in quantum protocols, thus creating side channels and security loopholes. Our work has important impacts on the security of quantum cryptographic protocols.
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spellingShingle Hidden multi-dimensional modulation side channels in quantum protocols
Gnanapandithan, Amita
Qian, Li
Lo, Hoi-Kwong
Quantum Physics
Quantum protocols including quantum key distribution and blind quantum computing often require the preparation of quantum states of known dimensions. Here, we show that, rather surprisingly, hidden multi-dimensional modulation is often performed by practical devices. This violates the dimensional assumption in quantum protocols, thus creating side channels and security loopholes. Our work has important impacts on the security of quantum cryptographic protocols.
title Hidden multi-dimensional modulation side channels in quantum protocols
topic Quantum Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.14216