QuantumCrypto: A Web Framework for Quantum Cryptography Education
José Ossorio, Jean‐Frédéric Laprade, Ulrike Stege, Hausi A. Müller · 2024
Quantum cryptography protocols leverage fundamental quantum computing principles such as superposition and entanglement, making them valuable tools for quantum computing education. While existing web platforms offer interactive interfaces to experiment with these protocols, none of them exploits the context in which cryptographic tasks are conducted: real-time communication between parties. We introduce QuantumCrypto-an innovative framework designed to present quantum cryptography protocols as interactive experiences connecting multiple players. QuantumCrypto aims to bridge the gap between theoretical quantum concepts and practical understanding by enabling users to engage in real-time simulations of quantum cryptography protocols. Our solution is extensible, allowing for the integration of new protocols. We demonstrate the versatility of our framework by showcasing the implementation of the BB84 protocol. Through detailed descriptions of the framework's backend and frontend components, we provide insights into its design and implementation. We also elucidate the learning experience of learners who used QuantumCrypto to simulate the BB84 protocol, and provide suggestions for utilizing our tool in a learning environment. To conclude, we summarize our work and present ideas for integrating more quantum cryptography protocols in the future.