arXiv:0908.2146

Quantum Key Distribution Protocol with Private-Public Key

Eduin H Serna

Published Aug 17, 2009• 19 citations

Abstract

A quantum cryptographic protocol based in public key cryptography combinations and private key cryptography is presented. Unlike the BB84 protocol [1] and its many variants [2,3] two quantum channels are used. The present research does not make reconciliation mechanisms of information to derive the key. A three related system of key distribution are described.

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.0908.2146

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