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Authenticated semi-quantum key distribution protocol using Bell states

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This study presents the first authenticated semi-quantum key distribution (ASQKD) protocols without using authenticated classical channels. By pre-sharing a master secret key between two communicants, a sender with advanced quantum devices can transmit a working key to a receiver, who can merely perform classical operations. The idea of ASQKD enables establishment of a key hierarchy in security systems that also eases the key management problem. The proposed protocols are free from several well-known attacks

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We would like to thank the National Science Council of the Republic of China, Taiwan for partially supporting this research in finance under the Contract No. NSC 100-2221-E-006-152-MY3.

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    Kun-Fei Yu, Chun-Wei Yang, Ci-Hong Liao & Tzonelih Hwang

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Yu, KF., Yang, CW., Liao, CH. et al. Authenticated semi-quantum key distribution protocol using Bell states. Quantum Inf Process 13, 1457–1465 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11128-014-0740-z

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