Intensity correlations in measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2408.08011v3
• Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 13:29:27 GMT
• Title: Intensity correlations in measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution
• Authors: Junxuan Liu, Tianyi Xing, Ruiyin Liu, Zihao Chen, Hao Tan, Anqi Huang,
• Abstract summary: We propose a theoretical model that quantitatively analyzes the secure key rate of MDI QKD systems under intensity correlations. We apply the theoretical model to a practical MDI QKD system with measured intensity correlations, which shows that the system struggles to generate keys efficiently under this model. This study extends the security analysis of intensity correlations to MDI QKD protocols, providing a methodology to evaluate the practical security of MDI QKD systems.
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• Abstract: The intensity correlations due to imperfect modulation during the quantum-state preparation in a measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution (MDI QKD) system compromise its security performance. Therefore, it is crucial to assess the impact of intensity correlations on the practical security of MDI QKD systems. In this work, we propose a theoretical model that quantitatively analyzes the secure key rate of MDI QKD systems under intensity correlations. Furthermore, we apply the theoretical model to a practical MDI QKD system with measured intensity correlations, which shows that the system struggles to generate keys efficiently under this model. We also explore the boundary conditions of intensity correlations to generate secret keys. This study extends the security analysis of intensity correlations to MDI QKD protocols, providing a methodology to evaluate the practical security of MDI QKD systems.

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