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Non-degenerated sequential time-bin entanglement generation using periodically poled KTP waveguide

August 31, 2009

Author(s)

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Oliver T. Slattery, Tiejun Chang

We have experimentally implemented a non-degenerate sequential time-bin entangled photon-pair source using a periodically poled potassium titanyl phosphate (PPKTP) waveguide at a clock rate of 1 GHz. The wavelengths of the signal and idler are 895 and 1310

Low noise up-conversion single photon detector and its applications in quantum information systems

August 28, 2009

Author(s)

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma

We developed low-noise up-conversion single photon detectors for 1310 nm based on a periodically-poled LiNbO3 (PPLN) waveguide. The low-noise feature is achieved by using a pulsed optical pump at a wavelength longer than the signal wavelength. The

Revised Catalog of Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations: For Use in Both National Security and Nonnational Security Systems

August 20, 2009

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication 800-53, Revision 3, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations, on the catalog of security controls for information systems. These best

Three Dimensional Shape Retrieval using Scale Invariant Feature Transform and Spatial Restrictions

August 20, 2009

Author(s)

Lydia A. Lei

Three dimensional shape retrieval is a fairly new concept being studied all over the world. It is notable and essential because it can be applied to multiple disciplines in society, including: computer vision, CAD models, computer graphics, molecular

A 1D Spectral Image Validation/Verification Metric for Fingerprints

August 19, 2009

Author(s)

John M. Libert, John D. Grantham, Shahram Orandi

Image validation and verification are important functions in the acquisition of fingerprint images from live-scan devices and for assessing and maintaining the fidelity of fingerprint image databases. In addition to law enforcement, such databases are used

Users Manual for Version 2.1.5 of the NIST DMIS Test Suite (for DMIS 5.1)

August 19, 2009

Author(s)

Thomas R. Kramer, John A. Horst

The NIST DMIS Test Suite, version 2.1.5, is described. The test suite is intended to serve two purposes, 1) to help users and vendors use version 5.1 of DMIS (the Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard) and 2) to provide utilities and test files for

PRF-Security Revisited With New Efficient Single-Keyed Domain Extensions

August 17, 2009

Author(s)

Mridul Nandi

In this paper, we study a wide class of single-keyed domain extension algorithms, called generalized domain extension (\tx{GDE}), extending a keyed function $F_K : {0,1}^b \to {0,1}^n$ to a keyed function $\overline{F}_K : {0,1}^* \to {0,1}^n$, $K \in {0,1

Valid Affine Domain Extensions: Improving upon Security Bound of PRP-based PRFs

August 17, 2009

Author(s)

Mridul Nandi

This paper provides an improved security analysis of popular pseudorandom functions (PRF) based on an $n$-bit pseudorandom permutation (PRP). In CRYPTO-05, an improved security analysis of \tx{CBC} (with prefix-free message space) was shown. The similar

Use of ISO/IEC 24727

August 14, 2009

Author(s)

Hildegard Ferraiolo, Teresa T. Schwarzhoff, William I. MacGregor, Hung Dang, Ketan Mehta

This document describes the use of ISO/IEC 24727 in enabling client-applications to access identity credentials issued by different credential issuers.

Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations [includes updates through 8/12/2009]

August 12, 2009

Author(s)

Ronald S. Ross

[Superseded by NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 3 (August 2009 w/updates through 9/14/2009): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=918661] The objective of NIST SP 800-53 is to provide a set of security controls that can satisfy the breadth and

Optimizing Authentication in Media Independent Handovers using IEEE 802.21

August 6, 2009

Author(s)

Antonio Izquierdo Manzanares, Nada T. Golmie, Richard A. Rouil

In this paper we study the performance of the authentication process in media independent handovers, and consider the impact of using IEEE 802.21 link triggers to achieve seamless mobility. We describe all interactions between the 802.21 services and the

Experimental Study of High Sensitivity Infrared Spectrometer with Waveguide-Based Up-Conversion Detector

August 3, 2009

Author(s)

Lijun Ma, Oliver T. Slattery, Xiao Tang

We developed an up-conversion spectrometer for signals at single photon levels near the infrared region based on a tunable up-conversion detector which uses a periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguide as the conversion medium. We also

Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations

August 3, 2009

Author(s)

Ronald S. Ross

[Superseded by NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 3 (August 2009 w/updates through 8/12/2009): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=918662] The objective of NIST SP 800-53 is to provide a set of security controls that can satisfy the breadth and

Facial Shape Analysis and Sizing System

July 24, 2009

Author(s)

Afzal A. Godil

The understanding of shape and size of the human head and faces is vital for design of facial wear products, such as respirators, helmets, eyeglasses and for ergonomic studies. 3D scanning is used to create 3D databases of thousands of humans from

Risk Management Framework: Helping Organizations Implement Effective Information Security Programs

July 23, 2009

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

This bulletin summarizes information about the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and points to NIST standards and guidelines that assist agencies in achieving effective security for their information technology (IT) systems. The RMF guides agencies through a

Fast and Secure CBC Type MAC Algorithms

July 21, 2009

Author(s)

Mridul Nandi

The CBC-MAC, or cipher block chaining message authentication code, is a well-known method to generate message authentication codes. Unfortunately, it is not forgery-secure over an arbitrary domain. There are several secure variants of CBC-MAC, among which

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Commodity Security Protocols: Introduction and Integration

July 1, 2009

Author(s)

Alan Mink

We present an overview of quantum key distribution (QKD), a secure key exchange method based on the quantum laws of physics rather than computational complexity. We also provide an overview of the two most widely used commodity security protocols, IPsec

Digital Signature Standard (DSS)

June 25, 2009

Author(s)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Elaine Barker

[Superseded by FIPS 186-4(July 2013): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=914162] The Standard specifies a suite of algorithms that can be used to generate a digital signature. Digital signatures are used to detect unauthorized

Security for Enterprise Telework and Remote Access Solutions

June 24, 2009

Author(s)

Karen A. Scarfone

Many people telework (also known as telecommuting), which is the ability for an organization s employees and contractors to perform work from locations other than the organization s facilities. Teleworkers use various client devices, such as desktop and

Autonomous Migration with Admission Control for Mobiles Affected by Access Network Failures

June 18, 2009

Author(s)

David W. Griffith

The loss of a set of wireless network access resources causes every mobile user that is connected through the failed resources to perform an unanticipated hard handover, resulting in disrupted connections. The users connected to the failed resources can be

Guide to Enterprise Telework and Remote Access Security

June 16, 2009

Author(s)

Karen A. Scarfone, Paul Hoffman, Murugiah P. Souppaya

[Superseded by NIST SP 800-46 Rev. 2 (July 2016): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=921406] Many organizations employees and contractors use enterprise telework technologies to perform work from external locations. Most

Vacuum-Gap Capacitors for Low-Loss Superconducting Resonant Circuits

June 16, 2009

Author(s)

Katarina Cicak, Michael S. Allman, Joshua Strong, Kevin Osborn, Raymond W. Simmonds

Low-loss microwave components are used in many superconducting resonant circuits from multiplexed readouts of low-temperature detector arrays to quantum bits. Two-level system (TLS) defects in amorphous dielectric materials cause excess energy loss. In an

Measuring Indoor Mobile Wireless Link Quality

June 14, 2009

Author(s)

Michael R. Souryal

This paper investigates methods for link quality measurement of an indoor, time-varying wireless link. Link quality estimates are used for a number of higher-layer functions, including rate adaptation, routing, and topology control. The objective is to

Backbone Construction for Heterogeneous Wireless Ad Hoc Networks

June 10, 2009

Author(s)

Yi Qian, Hui Guo, Nader Moayeri, Kejie Lu

In this paper, we propose a backbone construction scheme over heterogeneous ad hoc networks, where the network nodes have different characteristics such as communication capacity, processing power and energy resource. Most of the wireless backbone

Experimental Study of High Speed Polarization -Coding Quantum Key Distribution with Sifted -Key Rates Over Mbit/s

June 1, 2009

Author(s)

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Barry J. Hershman, Joshua C. Bienfang, David H. Su, Ronald F. Boisvert, Charles W. Clark, Carl J. Williams

We have demonstrated a polarization encoded, fiber-based quantum key distribution system operating at 850 nm in the B92 protocol. With a quantum bit transmission rate i.e. optical pulse driving frequency of 625 MHz and a mean photon number of 0.1, we