Efficient source-independent quantum conference key agreement
arXiv:2406.17267 · doi:10.1364/OE.527862
Abstract
Quantum conference key agreement (QCKA) enables the unconditional secure distribution of conference keys among multiple participants. Due to challenges in high-fidelity preparation and long-distance distribution of multi-photon entanglement, entanglement-based QCKA is facing severe limitations in both key rate and scalability. Here, we propose a source-independent QCKA scheme utilizing the post-matching method, feasible within the entangled photon pair distribution network. We introduce an equivalent distributing virtual multi-photon entanglement protocol for providing the unconditional security proof even in the case of coherent attacks. For the symmetry star-network, comparing with previous -photon entanglement protocol, the conference key rate is improved from to , where is the transmittance from the entanglement source to one participant. Simulation results show that the performance of our protocol has multiple orders of magnitude advantages in the intercity distance. We anticipate that our approach will demonstrate its potential in the implementation of quantum networks.
10 pages, 6 figures
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