Date of Award
Spring 5-8-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Computer Science
Department
Computer Science
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Dr. Abhishek Parakh
Second Advisor
Dr. Manohar Raavi
Third Advisor
Dr. Kazi Aminul Islam
Abstract
This thesis focuses on examining the resilience of secure quantum networks to environmental noise. Specifically, we evaluate the effectiveness of two well-known quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols: the Coherent One-Way (COW) protocol and Kak’s Three-Stage protocol (Kak06). The thesis systematically evaluates these protocols in terms of their efficiency, operational feasibility, and resistance to noise, thereby contributing to the progress of secure quantum communications. Using simulations, this study evaluates the protocols in realistic scenarios that include factors such as noise and decoherence. The results illustrate each protocol’s relative benefits and limitations, highlighting the three-stage protocol’s superior security characteristics, resistance to interference, and the COW protocol’s efficient functioning and compatibility with extensive fiber networks.
Included in
Computer and Systems Architecture Commons, Digital Communications and Networking Commons