Active Phase Randomisation

Active phase randomisation involves continuously varying the phase of emitted quantum signals to enhance security, with optimal implementation including monitoring of the randomisation process.
 


Literature

[Sun2012a] S.-H. Sun and L.-M. Liang. "Experimental demonstration of an active phase randomization and monitor module for quantum key distribution" In: Applied Physics Letters, 101, 071107. (2012) 10.1063/1.4746402.
[Zhao2007] Yi Zhao, Bing Qi, and Hoi-Kwong Lo. "Experimental quantum key distribution with active phase randomization" In: Appl. Phys. Lett. 90, 044106. (2007) 10.1063/1.2432296.

QID: CM-0015
Tier: T0
Type: Quantum
Tactic: Harden
Created: 2024-03-02
Updated: 2024-05-08

Technique → Countermeasures

List of techniques where this countermeasure can be applied.

Items: 2
Description Technique

It can be avoided effectively by applying the actively modulated phase encoding QKD systems [Li2011].

Wavelength-Dependent Beamsplitter Attack

Active randomisation of the phase.

Non-Random Phase Attack