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International Conference on Computing and Communications Technologies (ICCCT)

A novel Differential Phase Shift Quantum Key Distribution scheme for secure communication

Upendra Singh Chahar, Kakali Chatterjee

Published Feb 1, 2015• 2 citations
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Abstract

Quantum key distribution is used for secure communication between two parties for generation of secret key. Differential Phase Shift Quantum Key Distribution is a new and unique QKD protocol that is different from traditional ones, providing simplicity and practicality. This paper presents Delay Selected DPS-QKD scheme in which it uses a weak coherent pulse train, and features simple configuration and efficient use of the time domain. All detected photon participate to form a secure key bits and resulting in a higher key creation efficiency.

DOI
10.1109/iccct2.2015.7292737

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