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Quantum cryptography as a retrodiction problem.
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PMID:  20366080     Owner:  NLM     Status:  PubMed-not-MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We propose a quantum key distribution protocol based on a quantum retrodiction protocol, known as the Mean King problem. The protocol uses a two way quantum channel. We show security against coherent attacks in a transmission-error free scenario, even if Eve is allowed to attack both transmissions. This establishes a connection between retrodiction and key distribution.
Authors:
A H Werner; T Franz; R F Werner
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2009-11-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  Physical review letters     Volume:  103     ISSN:  1079-7114     ISO Abbreviation:  Phys. Rev. Lett.     Publication Date:  2009 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-06     Completed Date:  2010-06-18     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401141     Medline TA:  Phys Rev Lett     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  220504     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Institut f?r Theoretische Physik, Leibniz Universit?t Hannover, Appelstrasse 2, 30167 Hannover. albert.werner@itp.uni-hannover.de
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