2 papers
quant-ph2008★ 135 cited
Outline of the SECOQC Quantum-Key-Distribution Network in Vienna
Andreas Poppe, Momtchil Peev, Oliver Maurhart
A Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network is currently implemented in Vienna by integrating seven QKD-Link devices that connect five subsidiaries of SIEMENS Austria. We give an arch…
quant-ph2004
A Novel Protocol-Authentication Algorithm Ruling Out a Man-in-the-Middle Attack in Quantum Cryptography
M. Peev, M. Nölle, O. Maurhardt +6
In this work we review the security vulnerability of Quantum Cryptography with respect to "man-in-the-middle attacks" and the standard authentication methods applied to counteract…