Abstract
Quantum key distribution (QKD) assures the theoretical information security from the physical layer by safely distributing true random numbers to the communication parties as secret keys while assuming an omnipotent eavesdropper (Eve). In recent years, with the growing applications of QKD in realistic channels such as satellite-based free-space communications, certain condi-tions such as the unlimited power collection ability of Eve become too strict for security analysis. Thus, in this invited paper, we give a brief overview of the quantum key distribution with a geometrical optics restricted power collection ability of Eve with its potential applications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 1003 |
Journal | Entropy |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2021 |
Keywords
- Free-space channel
- Quantum key distribution
- Satellite
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Information Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Mathematical Physics
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)