Multidimensional reconciliation for a continuous-variable quantum key distribution Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • We propose a method for extracting an errorless secret key in a continuous-variable quantum key distribution protocol, which is based on Gaussian modulation of coherent states and homodyne detection. The crucial feature is an eight-dimensional reconciliation method based on the algebraic properties of octonions. Since the protocol does not use any post-selection, it can be proven secure against arbitrary collective attacks by using well-established theorems on the optimality of Gaussian attacks. By using this coding scheme with an appropriate signal-to-noise ratio, the distance for a secure continuous-variable quantum key distribution can be significantly extended. 2008 The American Physical Society.

published proceedings

  • Physical Review A

author list (cited authors)

  • Leverrier, A., Allaume, R., Boutros, J., Zmor, G., & Grangier, P.

citation count

  • 153

complete list of authors

  • Leverrier, Anthony||Alléaume, Romain||Boutros, Joseph||Zémor, Gilles||Grangier, Philippe

publication date

  • April 2008