Title :
Worldwide standardization activity for quantum key distribution
Author :
Alleaume, Romain ; Chapuran, Thomas E. ; Chunnilall, Christopher J. ; Degiovanni, Ivo P. ; Lutkenhaus, Norbert ; Martin, Vincente ; Mink, Alan ; Peev, Momtchil ; Lucamarini, Marco ; Ward, Martin ; Shields, Andrew
Author_Institution :
Inst. Mines-Telecom, Telecom ParisTech, Paris, France
Abstract :
We discuss the on-going worldwide activity to develop forward looking standards for quantum key distribution (QKD) in the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) QKD industry specification group (ISG). The long term goal is to develop a certification methodology that bridges the gap between theoretical proofs and practical implementations with imperfect devices. Current efforts are focused on the handling of side channels and characterization of the most relevant components.
Keywords :
certification; quantum cryptography; standardisation; ETSI QKD ISG; ETSI QKD industry specification group; European Telecommunications Standards Institute; certification methodology; component characterization; forward looking standards; quantum key distribution; side channel handling; worldwide standardization activity; Detectors; Photonics; Protocols; Security; Telecommunication standards; industry security standards; optical and electro-optical components; quantum communications; quantum cryptography; quantum key distribution;
Conference_Titel :
Globecom Workshops (GC Wkshps), 2014
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOMW.2014.7063507
