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Quantum private comparison protocol with d-dimensional Bell states

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In this paper, a quantum private comparison protocol with Bell states is proposed. In the protocol, two participants can determine the relationship between their secret inputs in size, with the assistance of a semi-trusted third party. The presented protocol can ensure fairness, correctness, and security. Meanwhile, all the particles undergo only a one-way trip, which improves the efficiency and security of the communication. Furthermore, only Bell states are exploited in the implementation of the protocol, and two participants are just required having the ability to perform single particle operations, which make the presented protocol more feasible in technique.

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  1. School of Mathematics and Computer Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China

    Song Lin

  2. Beijing Electronic Science and Technology Institute, Beijing, 100070, China

    Ying Sun

  3. Key Lab of Network Security and Cryptology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China

    Xiao-Fen Liu

  4. Faculty of Software, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China

    Zhi-Qiang Yao

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Lin, S., Sun, Y., Liu, XF. et al. Quantum private comparison protocol with d-dimensional Bell states. Quantum Inf Process 12, 559–568 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11128-012-0395-6

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