Continuous Variable Quantum Key Distribution: Finite-Key Analysis of Composable Security against Coherent Attacks
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Journal Article
Abstract
We provide a security analysis for continuous variable quantum key distribution protocols based on the transmission of two-mode squeezed vacuum states measured via homodyne detection. We employ a version of the entropic uncertainty relation for smooth entropies to give a lower bound on the number of secret bits which can be extracted from a finite number of runs of the protocol. This bound is valid under general coherent attacks, and gives rise to keys which are composably secure. For comparison, we also give a lower bound valid under the assumption of collective attacks. For both scenarios, we find positive key rates using experimental parameters reachable today.
Date Issued
2012-09-05
Date Acceptance
2012-01-10
Citation
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS, 2012, 109 (10)
ISSN
0031-9007
Publisher
American Physical Society
Journal / Book Title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
Volume
109
Issue
10
Copyright Statement
© 2012 American Physical Society.
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Physics
INFORMATION
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 100502
Date Publish Online
2012-09-05