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Security analysis and improvements of semi-quantum summation models without measurement

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Tian et al. (EPJ Quantum Technol 11(1):35, 2024 ) proposed three semi-quantum summation protocols that enable resource-limited participants to securely compute the sum of their private inputs with assistance from a semi-honest third party (TP). In these protocols, participants do not need quantum measurement devices to achieve secure computation. Although the protocols have been analyzed against common attacks to demonstrate their robustness, this study identifies two significant issues in Tian et al.’s work: a security loophole and a design flaw. The security loophole permits a malicious participant to steal another participant’s private input without detection, while the design flaw prevents participants from obtaining the correct summation result when the number of participants is odd. To address these issues, this study proposes improved semi-quantum summation protocols under the same assumptions and environment.

Source: EPJ Quantum Technology

DOI: 10.1140/epjqt/s40507-025-00416-4

Authors: Chia-Wei Tsai, Chun-Hsiang Wang, Chun-Wei Yang, Jason Lin

Institutions: National Taichung University of Science and Technology, China Medical University, National Chung Hsing University

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Information and Cryptography

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190

Funders: National Science and Technology Council, China Medical University, China Medical University, Taiwan, National Science and Technology Council