Optimality of Gaussian Attacks in Continuous-Variable Quantum Cryptography

Miguel Navascués, Frédéric Grosshans, and Antonio Acín
Phys. Rev. Lett. 97, 190502 – Published 10 November 2006

Abstract

We analyze the asymptotic security of the family of Gaussian modulated quantum key distribution protocols for continuous-variables systems. We prove that the Gaussian unitary attack is optimal for all the considered bounds on the key rate when the first and second momenta of the canonical variables involved are known by the honest parties.

  • Received 4 August 2006

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.97.190502

©2006 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Miguel Navascués1, Frédéric Grosshans2, and Antonio Acín1

  • 1ICFO—Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques, Mediterranean Technology Park, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain
  • 2Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire, UMR CNRS 8537, ENS Cachan, 61 Avenue du Président Wilson, 94235 Cachan Cedex, France

See Also

Unconditional Optimality of Gaussian Attacks against Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution

Raúl García-Patrón and Nicolas J. Cerf
Phys. Rev. Lett. 97, 190503 (2006)

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Vol. 97, Iss. 19 — 10 November 2006

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