Coherent-state quantum key distribution without random basis switching

Christian Weedbrook*, Andrew M. Lance, Warwick P. Bowen, Thomas Symul, Timothy C. Ralph, Ping Koy Lam

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    Abstract

    The random switching of measurement bases is commonly assumed to be a necessary step of quantum key distribution protocols. In this paper we present a no-switching protocol and show that switching is not required for coherent-state continuous-variable quantum key distribution. Further, this protocol achieves higher information rates and a simpler experimental setup compared to previous protocols that rely on switching. We propose an optimal eavesdropping attack against this protocol, assuming individual Gaussian attacks. Finally, we investigate and compare the no-switching protocol applied to the original Bennett-Brassard 1984 scheme.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number022316
    JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
    Volume73
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

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