Finite key analysis for symmetric attacks in quantum key distribution

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dc.creatorMeyer, Tim
dc.creatorKampermann, Hermann
dc.creatorKleinmann, Matthias
dc.creatorBruss, Dagmar
dc.date2006-07-20
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dc.descriptionWe introduce a constructive method to calculate the achievable secret key rate for a generic class of quantum key distribution protocols, when only a finite number n of signals is given. Our approach is applicable to all scenarios in which the quantum state shared by Alice and Bob is known. In particular, we consider the six state protocol with symmetric eavesdropping attacks, and show that for a small number of signals, i.e. below the order of 10^4, the finite key rate differs significantly from the asymptotic value for n approaching infinity. However, for larger n, a good approximation of the asymptotic value is found. We also study secret key rates for protocols using higher-dimensional quantum systems.
dc.description9 pages, 5 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0607141
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0607141
dc.identifierPhys. Rev. A 74, 042340 (2006)
dc.identifierdoi:10.1103/PhysRevA.74.042340
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/115842
dc.subjectQuantum Physics
dc.titleFinite key analysis for symmetric attacks in quantum key distribution
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