Sending Sensitive Messages in Quantum Packages

Abstract

A communication protocol is introduced that allows the receiver of a message to place an a posteriori bound on the amount of information that an eavesdropper could have obtained during transmission of that message. This quantum cryptographic protocol is distinct from quantum key distribution. The quantum states and measurements required by this protocol are simple enough that it can be implemented using existing technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 2006
Accession Number
ADA523428

Entities

People

  • Paul A. Lopata
  • Thomas B. Bahder

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coding
  • Communication Channels
  • Cryptography
  • Disruptive Technology
  • Eavesdropping
  • Information Operations
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Particles
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Probability
  • Quantum Key Distribution
  • Quantum States
  • Random Variables
  • Security Protocols
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Science - Quantum Key Distribution