Multiparty quantum-key-distribution protocol without use of entanglement

Ryutaroh Matsumoto
Phys. Rev. A 76, 062316 – Published 20 December 2007

Abstract

We propose a quantum-key-distribution protocol that enables three parties to agree at once on a shared common random bit string in the presence of an eavesdropper without use of entanglement. We prove its unconditional security and analyze the key rate.

  • Received 7 August 2007

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.76.062316

©2007 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Ryutaroh Matsumoto*

  • Department of Communications and Integrated Systems, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan

  • *ryutaroh@rmatsumoto.org; URL: http://www.rmatsumoto.org/research.html

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Vol. 76, Iss. 6 — December 2007

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