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arXiv:0706.2888

Variations on Kak's Three Stage Quantum Cryptography Protocol

James Harold Thomas

Published Jun 19, 2007• 8 citations
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Abstract

This paper introduces a variation on Kak's three-stage quanutm key distribution protocol which allows for defence against the man in the middle attack. In addition, we introduce a new protocol, which also offers similar resiliance against such an attack.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.0706.2888

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