Guia docente 2023_24 Escuela de Ingeniería de Telecomunicación

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
1. Security of the quantum key distribution.	1.1. Key rate scaling. 1.2. Proof of security based on entropy. 1.3. Other security proofs: Shor-Preskill and that based on complementarity.
2. Quantum hacking.	2.1. Passive attacks and active attacks. 2.2. Hacking the transmitters. Attacks using Trojan Horses. 23. Hacking the receivers. Attacks on detectors. 2.4. Security of experimental implementations.
3. Device-independent quantum key distribution.	3.1. Operating principle. Bell's inequalities. 3.2. Security and benefits. 3.3. Experimental platforms.
4. Quantum key distribution networks.	4.1. Network architectures. Networks based on trusted nodes and satellite networks. 4.2. Compatibility with optical communication networks. 4.3. Standardization and certification.
5. Quantum random number generators.	5.1. Operating principle. 5.2. Estimation of the quantum entropy. 5.3. Experimental and commercial platforms.