Advanced
Quantum Cryptography Protocols
Explain BB84 and E91 quantum key distribution protocols and their vulnerability to quantum attacks.
📝 Treść promptu
Provide a detailed technical explanation of the BB84 and E91 (Ekert91) quantum key distribution protocols. Compare the underlying physics—polarization states versus entangled particle pairs—in each approach. Furthermore, analyze the potential vulnerabilities of these protocols to specific quantum attacks, such as photon number splitting attacks, and discuss how decoy states can be implemented to mitigate these security risks.