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most citedLaser damage attack against optical attenuators in quantum key distribution

85 citations · 308 across the 13 of their papers we have counts for

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13 papers

quant-ph2023

Measurement-device-independent continuous variable quantum key distribution protocol operation in optical transport networks

Irina Vorontsova, Roman Goncharov, Sergey Kynev +2

Numerically, a theoretical analysis of the noise impact caused by spontaneous Raman scattering, four-wave mixing, and linear channel crosstalk on the measurement-device-independent…

quant-ph2022★ 8 cited

Quantum key distribution component loopholes in 1500-2100 nm range perspective for Trojan-horse attacks

Boris Nasedkin, Fedor Kiselev, Ilya Filipov +7

Vulnerabilities of components used in quantum key distribution (QKD) systems affect its implementation security and must be taken into consideration during system development and s…

quant-ph2022★ 21 cited

Theoretical analysis of quantum key distribution systems when integrated with a DWDM optical transport network

Irina Vorontsova, Roman Goncharov, Angelina Tarabrina +2

A theoretical research and numerical simulation of the noise influence caused by spontaneous Raman scattering, four-wave mixing, and linear channel crosstalk on the performance of…

quant-ph2022★ 7 cited

Continuous-variable quantum key distribution: security analysis with trusted hardware noise against general attacks

Roman Goncharov, Alexei D. Kiselev, Eduard Samsonov +1

In this paper, using the full security framework for continuous variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD), we provide a composable security proof for the CV-QKD system in a realis…

quant-ph2022★ 52 cited

Protecting fiber-optic quantum key distribution sources against light-injection attacks

Anastasiya Ponosova, Daria Ruzhitskaya, Poompong Chaiwongkhot +3

A well-protected and characterised source in a quantum key distribution system is needed for its security. Unfortunately, the source is vulnerable to light-injection attacks, such…

quant-ph2020★ 17 cited

Coherent detection schemes for subcarrier wave continuous variable quantum key distribution

Eduard Samsonov, Roman Goncharov, Maxim Fadeev +5

We examine different methods to implement coherent detection in the subcarrier wave quantum key distribution (SCW QKD) systems. For classical wavefields, we present the models desc…

quant-ph2020

Vacuum-based quantum random number generator using multi-mode coherent states

E. O. Samsonov, B. E. Pervushin, A. E. Ivanova +4

We present an optical quantum random number generator based on vacuum fluctuation measurements that uses multi-mode coherent states generated by electro-optical phase modulation of…

quant-ph2019★ 8 cited

Using a Heterodyne Detection Scheme in a Subcarrier Wave Quantum Communication System

K. S. Melnik, N. M. Arslanov, O. I. Bannik +4

The single photon detectors currently used in quantum communication schemes impose considerable restrictions on signal registration and dark count rates, require cooling to low tem…

quant-ph2019★ 35 cited

Subcarrier wave continuous variable quantum key distribution with discrete modulation: mathematical model and finite-key analysis

Eduard Samsonov, Roman Goncharov, Andrei Gaidash +3

In this paper we report a continuous-variable quantum key distribution protocol using multimode coherent states generated on subcarrier frequencies of the optical spectrum. To dete…

quant-ph2019★ 36 cited

An approach for security evaluation and certification of a complete quantum communication system

Shihan Sajeed, Poompong Chaiwongkhot, Anqi Huang +8

Although quantum communication systems are being deployed on a global scale, their realistic security certification is not yet available. Here we present a security evaluation and…

quant-ph2019★ 38 cited

Controlling single-photon detector ID210 with bright light

Vladimir Chistiakov, Anqi Huang, Vladimir Egorov +1

We experimentally demonstrate that a single-photon detector ID210 commercially available from ID Quantique is vulnerable to blinding and can be fully controlled by bright illuminat…

quant-ph2019★ 85 cited

Laser damage attack against optical attenuators in quantum key distribution

Anqi Huang, Ruoping Li, Vladimir Egorov +3

Many quantum key distribution systems employ a laser followed by an optical attenuator to prepare weak coherent states in the source. Their mean photon number must be pre-calibrate…

quant-ph2017★ 1 cited

Software-defined subcarrier wave quantum networking operated by OpenFlow protocol

Vladimir V. Chistyakov, Oleg L. Sadov, Artur B. Vasiliev +8

Future practical implementation of secure quantum communication technology in a multiuser network environment would require automatic monitoring of the optical link condition and q…