Complete quantum cryptography
Arindam Mitra · arXiv (Cornell University) · 1998
Existing quantum key distribution protocols require classical channel and classical authentication procedure. We present an alternative quantum key distribution technique which not only can operate without the requirement of classical channel and classical authentication procedure but also rejects the use of the two. This key distribution technique can act as quantum authentication protocol. Quantum cryptography [1-6] and teleportation [7] are the two facets of quantum communication. Of these two, quantum cryptography has been developed out of practical necessity- classical cryptosytems are either secure but impractical or insecure but practical [8]. Around 1970, Wiesner [1] first realised that laws of quantum mechanics can ensure security. In 1984, this radical idea took shape when Bennett and Brassad [2] invented quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol. At present many QKD protocols exist; they can be classified as EPR and non EPR protocols. The common aspects of all these protocols are that pure