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Security analysis of simultaneous classical communication and CVQKD with a local local oscillator under the phase reference pulse intensity attack

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The simultaneous classical and continuous variable quantum communication can allow classical communication and continuous variable quantum key distribution with a local local oscillator (LLO CVQKD) to be implemented simultaneously using the same communication architecture. Such scheme enables LLO CVQKD to be integrated with classical communication at the minimum cost, but the existence of reference pulses will bring security loopholes to the simultaneous communication system, allowing eavesdroppers to launch attacks. In this paper, we analyze and simulate the performance of the system by introducing the trusted noise model under the phase reference pulse intensity attack, where Eve can hide her attack by manipulating the intensity of the reference pulse using a phase insensitive amplifier. A reconstructed noise model is proposed to solve this problem. Moreover, we show that the reconstructed noise model can strengthen the security of the practical simultaneous communication system.

Source: Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/oe.562061

Authors: Weiqi Liu, Minghui Zhang, Jin Qi, Tao Wang

Institution: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Information and Cryptography

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,270

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China