First published 9/30/2026, 1:26:15 AM · Last updated 9/30/2026, 1:26:15 AM

Finite-key security analysis against the Trojan-horse attack on practical reference-frame-independent measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution

An American Physical Society journal article presents a finite-key security analysis addressing Trojan-horse attacks on a reference-frame-independent, measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution protocol. The provided excerpt includes only publisher and content type and supplies no further methodological or result details.

Categories: science-and-space, technology

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The study pertains to security analysis for quantum key distribution, which relates to the integrity of quantum communications.

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Finite-key security analysis against the Trojan-horse attack on practical reference-frame-independent measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution

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