Research: Quantum Cryptography
Quantum cryptography is an exciting and rapidly growing field that involves the use of quantum mechanics to develop secure communication protocols. Here are some potential topics that we are focusing on in our quantum cryptography research center:
Quantum key distribution: Develop new protocols and technologies for transmitting cryptographic keys securely over long distances using quantum states, including continuous-variable and discrete-variable protocols.
Post-quantum cryptography: Develop new cryptographic algorithms that are secure against attacks from quantum computers, including hash functions, digital signatures, and symmetric key encryption.
Quantum random number generation: Develop new methods for generating truly random numbers using quantum mechanics, which are critical for generating secure keys and for other cryptographic applications.
Quantum-resistant cryptography: Develop new cryptographic algorithms that are resistant to attacks from quantum computers, including lattice-based cryptography, code-based cryptography, and multivariate cryptography.
Quantum hacking and countermeasures: Develop new methods for detecting and preventing attacks on quantum cryptography systems, such as eavesdropping, tampering, or side-channel attacks.
Quantum network security: Develop new protocols and architectures for secure quantum communication networks, including secure routing and node authentication.
These are just a few examples of potential research areas in quantum cryptography. Depending on the expertise and resources available to our research center, we choose to focus on one or several of these topics, or explore other areas of quantum cryptography research.
