Finite-key effects in multipartite quantum key distribution protocols

We analyze the security of two multipartite quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols, specifically we introduce an N -partite version of the BB84 protocol and we discuss the N -partite six-state protocol proposed by Epping et al (2017 New J. Phys. 19 093012). The security analysis proceeds from the...

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Main Authors: Federico Grasselli, Hermann Kampermann, Dagmar Bruß
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2018-01-01
Series:New Journal of Physics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/aaec34