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Frontiers in Optics

Semi-quantum key distribution in networks with OAM states of light

Rajni Bala, Sooryansh Asthana, V. Ravishankar

Published Jan 1, 2022• 1 citation
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Abstract

We present two semi-quantum key distribution protocols-(i) to share a key among N participants, (ii) to share keys in distinct layers of a network simultaneously with separable orbital angular momentum states of light.
DOI
10.1364/fio.2022.jtu4b.65

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