Continuous-variable quantum deterministic key distribution protocol based on quantum teleportation

Abstract

By exploiting quantum teleportation, we propose a continuous-variable quantum deterministic key distribution (CVQDKD) protocol using two-mode squeezed vacuum state and coherent state. The efficiency is 100% under the homodyne detection. The security of CVQDKD is analyzed in detail from information theory, and the result shows that the proposed protocol can securely hand over the pre-deterministic key. By contrast with the quantum random key distribution, the quantum deterministic key distribution plays an irreplaceable role in the field of key management. Furthermore, the CVQDKD can obtain a higher rate and better efficiency than the quantum deterministic key distribution protocols with discrete variables, and the quantum states used in the protocol are also easy to produce and manipulate, which i suitable for long-distance transmission. Therefore, the CVQDKD protocol is more practical.