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Security Analysis of a Commercial Quantum Key Distribution System
Klíčník, Ondřej ; Münster, Petr
This research paper investigates the practical challenges in implementing Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, focusing on bridging the gap between theoretical security guarantees and the complexities of real-world deployment. It emphasizes the importance of addressing system vulnerabilities, enhancing protocol integrity, and ensuring robust security measures to advance the reliability and effectiveness of quantum communication technologies.
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Demonstration kit for fiber optic sensing system
Beránek, Karel ; Klíčník, Ondřej (referee) ; Dejdar, Petr (advisor)
This bachelor thesis focuses on the design and implementation of a~demonstration kit for a~fiber optic sensing system. The thesis includes a~theoretical analysis of optical phenomena such as polarization, dispersion, and interference, which are crucial to understanding the principles of fiber optic sensors. The designed sensing system comprises a~Mach-Zehnder interferometer, a~UP-Board development kit, an external 24-bit sound card, and a~touch display. The practical part of the thesis is focused on the construction of the enclosure using 3D printing, the integration of individual components, the design of a~custom application, and the testing of the system. The results of this work contribute to the development of knowledge in the field of fiber optic sensors and can be utilized in both academic and industrial settings.
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Laboratory task - Polarization-based quantum key distribution
Poláková, Sylva ; Münster, Petr (referee) ; Klíčník, Ondřej (advisor)
This bachelor thesis focuses on a detailed analysis of quantum key distribution (QKD) with a focus on one-way prepare-and-measure protocols with discrete variable (DV-QKD) and polarization coding. The thesis is divided into a theoretical and practical part. The introductory theoretical part of the thesis provides a comprehensive overview of polarization as a fundamental physical phenomenon that is essential for understanding the operation of QKD protocols. Various aspects of polarization are discussed, including Jones vectors, Stokes parameters, and the Poincaré sphere. The next section covers the basics of quantum mechanics with a focus on qubit and the representation of quantum states. The work then moves on to quantum key distribution itself, where the basic principles of QKD are explained, and the most important protocols are also analysed. In the practical part, a laboratory task is designed to demonstrate the importance of polarization in the context of QKD protocols.
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Laboratory exercises: Dispersion in optical fibers
Bilek, Maroš ; Klíčník, Ondřej (referee) ; Münster, Petr (advisor)
This thesis first addresses the theoretical analysis of optical fiber transmissions with a focus on the dispersions occurring in optical fibers. Chromatic and polarization mode dispersion are described in detail, including their origin, impact on the transmitted signal, and measurement methods. Based on the theoretical analysis of measurement methods, two were selected for application in the practical part of the thesis, specifically for designing measuring setups for laboratory exercises. The designed setups were practically implemented on several types of fibers with different lengths. The measured values corresponded with predicted theoretical values and met the limit values of the tested fibers. The main output of this thesis consists of two laboratory exercises focused on chromatic dispersion and polarization mode dispersion. These laboratory exercise designs include a brief theoretical analysis of the respective dispersion, specify the necessary limit values and characteristics of the dispersions for evaluating correct results, and implement the measurement method setups for both dispersions. Specifically, these are the pulse delay method for chromatic dispersion and the fixed analyzer method for polarization mode dispersion.
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Quantum key distribution over optical fibre infrastructure
Klíčník, Ondřej ; Horváth, Tomáš (referee) ; Münster, Petr (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to create a comprehensive view of the current technology of quantum key distribution (QKD) over optical fiber, in theoretical terms, a completely secure key exchange. The thesis can be divided into theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical part illuminates the reasons for the use of these systems and the fundamentals of quantum mechanics needed to understand the function of individual QKD protocols. Furthermore, the principles of operation of both the protocols and related services such as post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum number generation (QRNG) are described. The last chapter is devoted to the architecture of QKD networks and describes current standards for QKD communications. In the practical part, a detailed analysis of commercially available devices is performed. Subsequently, simulation results of selected QKD protocols are presented and a custom QKD polygon is designed, built and tested.
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Quantum key distribution
Klíčník, Ondřej ; Burda, Karel (referee) ; Münster, Petr (advisor)
This thesis is indirectly related to the bachelor thesis Quantum key distribution over optical fiber infrastructure. Unlike the previous paper, the focus will be mainly on the practical application of the QKD (Quantum key distribution) system Clavis3. For this reason, physical phenomena related to practically used QKD protocols are briefly explained in the theoretical part. These are mostly based on phase coding. In particular, special attention is paid to the Coherent one-way protocol (COW) implemented in Clavis3 devices. This protocol is also compared with practical implementations of the BB84 protocol. Furthermore, the principles of other advanced QKD techniques are outlined and the phenomena in the optical fiber that may affect the quantum channel are discussed. A separate chapter is also devoted to standardization and topologies of QKD networks. Last but not least, the thesis addresses the topic of attacks against practical implementations of QKD protocols. In the practical part, measurements aimed at practical deployment of Clavis3 devices in a common communication network are performed. These include the possibility of combining a quantum channel into a single fiber together with classical channels using Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and the analysis of the effect of Raman noise on the maximum communication distance. At the same time, the robustness of the system against polarization changes and fiber manipulation is verified. Finally, the performance of the system using three-state and four-state versions of the COW protocol is compared and the eavesdropping simulation module is tested.
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Quantum Key Distribution Polygon
Klíčník, Ondřej
This article presents basics of quantum key distribution BB84-like protocols. Brieflyexplains principles of their operations and impact of QBER on intrusion detection. Afterwards resultsof QKD simulations are presented as well as own QKD polygon draft (on multiplexed optical fibre).
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Quantum key distribution over optical fibre infrastructure
Klíčník, Ondřej ; Horváth, Tomáš (referee) ; Münster, Petr (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to create a comprehensive view of the current technology of quantum key distribution (QKD) over optical fiber, in theoretical terms, a completely secure key exchange. The thesis can be divided into theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical part illuminates the reasons for the use of these systems and the fundamentals of quantum mechanics needed to understand the function of individual QKD protocols. Furthermore, the principles of operation of both the protocols and related services such as post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum number generation (QRNG) are described. The last chapter is devoted to the architecture of QKD networks and describes current standards for QKD communications. In the practical part, a detailed analysis of commercially available devices is performed. Subsequently, simulation results of selected QKD protocols are presented and a custom QKD polygon is designed, built and tested.
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