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LDPC Error Correction in the Context of Quantum Key Distribution

Published

Author(s)

Anastase Nakassis

Abstract

Secret keys can be established through the use of Quantum channels monitored through classical channels which can be thought of as being error free. Because many of the feasible implementation of the quantum channel are subject to erasures –often massive- the «error-correction-bits» are exchanged over the classical channel after the transfer of random quantum bit values have been transmitted. This, in conjunction with the rather unique requirements concerning key-distribution requires that the error correction algorithm in use be properly adjusted.
Conference Dates
April 23-27, 2012
Conference Location
Baltimore, MD
Conference Title
International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), (Defense, Security and Sensing)Conference)

Keywords

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Entropy, Renyi, LDPC

Citation

Nakassis, A. (2012), LDPC Error Correction in the Context of Quantum Key Distribution, International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), (Defense, Security and Sensing)Conference), Baltimore, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=910418 (Accessed March 29, 2024)
Created April 23, 2012, Updated February 19, 2017