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One-time proxy signature based on quantum cryptography

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We propose a new one-time proxy signature scheme with decoherence-free states. We analyze its security and show that it is not possible to forge a valid proxy signature even if an opponent has infinite resources. Furthermore, the differences between this scheme and others are discussed.

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  1. School of Mathematical Science, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, 471022, Henan, China

    Tian-Yin Wang & Zong-Li Wei

  2. State Key Laboratory of Information Security (Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Beijing, 100049, China

    Tian-Yin Wang

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Wang, TY., Wei, ZL. One-time proxy signature based on quantum cryptography. Quantum Inf Process 11, 455–463 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11128-011-0258-6

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