Progress in experimental quantum digital signatures

Robert John Collins*, Ross J. Donaldson, Gerald Stuart Buller

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Abstract

There is ongoing research into information-theoretically secure digital signature schemes. Mathematically based approaches typically require additional resources such as anonymous broadcast and/or a trusted authority to achieve information-theoretical security. The principles of quantum mechanics can be applied to the problem to create the approach known as quantum digital signatures, which does not have these limitations. This presentation will provide an overview of the development of experimental quantum digital signatures. The evolution of experimental test-beds will be charted from small scale demonstrators to long distance implementations with commercial prototypes, along with overviews of the theoretical background of each stage.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XVI
EditorsRonald E. Meyers, Yanhua Shih, Keith S. Deacon
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510621145
ISBN (Print)9781510621138
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Sept 2018
EventSPIE Optical Engineering + Applications 2018 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 19 Aug 201823 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
PublisherSPIE
Volume10771
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceSPIE Optical Engineering + Applications 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period19/08/1823/08/18

Keywords

  • cryptography
  • digital signature
  • photonics
  • Quantum communications
  • quantum digital signature
  • quantum key distribution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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