This project investigates the problem of quantum key distribution (i.e. the process by which two distant parties can arrive at a random string of bits that can be used for cryptographic purposes) based on d-level quantum systems. It investigates a variety of protocols based on such systems and shows that they provided increased security over that provided by 2-level systems. Protocols are also compared with respect to efficiency and ease of implementation, in addition to the level of security.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Brunelle, John Arthur

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02B034M

Advisor

• Aravind, Padmanabhan K.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Physics

Rights statement

• In Copyright