The evolution of quantum key distribution networks: On the road to the qinternet

Y Cao, Y Zhao, Q Wang, J Zhang… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

Survey on quantum information security

H Zhang, Z Ji, H Wang, W Wu - China Communications, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The security of classical cryptography based on computational complexity assumptions has
been severely challenged with the rapid development of quantum computers and quantum …

Field test of wavelength-saving quantum key distribution network

S Wang, W Chen, ZQ Yin, Y Zhang, T Zhang, HW Li… - Optics letters, 2010 - opg.optica.org
We propose a wavelength-saving topology of a quantum key distribution (QKD) network
based on passive optical elements, and we report on the field test of this network on …

Field experiment on a “star type” metropolitan quantum key distribution network

W Chen, ZF Han, T Zhang, H Wen… - IEEE Photonics …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) networks have recently attracted growing attention. The
topology of the local QKD network is the basis of the next-generation global secure …

Secret Addressing Scheme using Distributed Quantum Computing

J Faujdar, MA Ullah, M Soualhia… - … and Engineering (QCE …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Within the evolving landscape of confidential and trustworthy computing, this paper delves
into the prevalent challenges such as secrecy or privacy associated with existing addressing …

A simple scheme for quantum networks based on orbital angular momentum states of photons

ZK Su, FQ Wang, RB **, RS Liang, SH Liu - Optics communications, 2008 - Elsevier
We propose a new quantum network scheme using orbital angular momentum states of
photons to route the network and spin angular momentum states to encode the information …

Quantum key management

P Schartner, S Rass, M Schaffer - Appl. Cryptogr. Netw. Secur, 2012 - books.google.com
Quantum key distribution (QKD), invented by Bennett & Brassard (1984) based on previous
work of Wiesner (1983), has been recognized as a key-technology of the upcoming …

Experimental auto-compensating multi-user quantum key distribution network using a wavelength-addressed bus line architecture

E Donkor - … Photonics Technologies for Defense, Security, and …, 2012 - spiedigitallibrary.org
A six-user quantum key distribution network based on the auto-compensating plug & play
scheme is experimentally demonstrated. The network, which has a bus line topology, uses …

Multi-client quantum key distribution using wavelength division multiplexing

W Grice, R Bennink, D Earl, P Evans… - Quantum …, 2011 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) exploits the rules of quantum mechanics to generate and
securely distribute a random sequence of bits to two spatially separated clients. Typically a …

Multi-user frequency-time coded quantum key distribution network using a plug-and-play system

YT Aladadi, AF Abas, A Alwarafy… - … Conference on Optical …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we propose and analyse a multi-user wavelength division multiplexing
technique of frequency-time coded quantum key distribution that uses a plug and play …