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arXiv:2411.19622 · Globecom

Joint Communication and Eavesdropper Detection on the Lossy Bosonic Channel

Pere Munar-Vallespir, Janis Nötzel, Florian Seitz

Published Dec 8, 2024• 0 citations
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Abstract

We study the problem of joint communication and detection of wiretapping on an optical fiber from a quantum perspective. Our system model describes a communication link that is capable of transmitting data under normal operating conditions and raising a warning at the transmitter side in case of eavesdropping. It contributes to a unified modelling approach, based on which established quantum communication paradigms like quantum key distribution can be compared to other approaches offering similar functionality.

DOI
10.1109/globecom52923.2024.10901161

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The possibility of using photon counters based on avalanche photodiodes to implement a quantum system for key distribution is shown. The security of encryption key distribution is realized with application of eavesdropper detection technique. The detection technique uses quantum control signal. The structural scheme of the quantum system is presented. The effect of photodetector parameters and the length of optical fiber on the eavesdropper detection time have been determined. The conditions and characteristics of the system to organize a secure channel for generation and transfer of encryption keys over optical fiber communication lines have been determined.