Practical treatment of quantum bugs

M. Lucamarini; J. F. Dynes; Z. L. Yuan; A. J. Shields

doi:10.1117/12.977870

19 November 2012 Practical treatment of quantum bugs

M. Lucamarini, J. F. Dynes, Z. L. Yuan, A. J. Shields

Proceedings Volume 8542, Electro-Optical Remote Sensing, Photonic Technologies, and Applications VI; 85421K (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.977870
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2012, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Abstract

A quantum bug, or "qbug", is the fundamental unit of problems in quantum key distribution. It can include a particular attack, an inaccurate use of the technology, a loophole of the theory or a hidden side channel. In this manuscript we detail one of them, related to the choice of the protocol and its security proof in the finite-size scenario. The treatment makes use of linear programming, a tool that well adapts to the practical constraints imposed by an actual quantum key distribution set up.

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M. Lucamarini, J. F. Dynes, Z. L. Yuan, and A. J. Shields "Practical treatment of quantum bugs", Proc. SPIE 8542, Electro-Optical Remote Sensing, Photonic Technologies, and Applications VI, 85421K (19 November 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.977870

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