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Title: Multiparty quantum-key-distribution protocol without use of entanglement

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Department of Communications and Integrated Systems, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo 152-8550 (Japan)

We propose a quantum-key-distribution protocol that enables three parties to agree at once on a shared common random bit string in the presence of an eavesdropper without use of entanglement. We prove its unconditional security and analyze the key rate.

OSTI ID:
21140631
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Vol. 76, Issue 6; Other Information: DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevA.76.062316; (c) 2007 The American Physical Society; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1050-2947
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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