Browsing Theses by Subject "Quantum Cryptography"
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Application of the Flag-State Squashing Model to Numerical Quantum Key Distribution Security Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-18)The squashing model proof technique is a powerful tool in proving security of quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols since it reduces the dimension of the associated computational problem from infinite to finite. In the ... -
The Physical Underpinning of Security Proofs for Quantum Key Distribution
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-27)The dawn of quantum technology unveils a plethora of new possibilities and challenges in the world of information technology, one of which is the quest for secure information transmission. A breakthrough in classical ... -
Quantum key distribution devices: How to make them and how to break them
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-30)As more aspects of modern society depend on digital communication, we increasingly rely on infrastructure that ensures the privacy and security of this communication. Classically, this has been provided by cryptographic ...