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This study introduces unidimensional modulation for quantum key generation protocols (KGP) to enhance continuous-variable quantum digital signatures (CV-QDS). This method improves security against attacks and simplifies implementation by addressing measurement errors.

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Area of Science:

Quantum Information Science
Cryptography
Optical Communication

Background:

Continuous-variable quantum digital signatures (CV-QDS) leverage quantum key generation protocols (KGP) for secure classical signature negotiation.
Existing KGP implementations face security vulnerabilities due to measurement angular errors in heterodyne or homodyne detection during distribution.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel unidimensional modulation technique for KGP components within CV-QDS.
To address and mitigate security issues arising from measurement angular errors in quantum key distribution.

Main Methods:

Implementing unidimensional modulation in KGP, focusing on single quadrature modulation.
Eliminating the need for basis choice in the modulation process.
Conducting numerical simulations to evaluate security against collective, repudiation, and forgery attacks.

Main Results:

Unidimensional modulation effectively guarantees security against collective, repudiation, and forgery attacks.
The proposed method simplifies the practical implementation of CV-QDS.
Security concerns related to measurement angular errors are circumvented.

Conclusions:

Unidimensional modulation presents a viable solution for enhancing the security and simplifying the implementation of CV-QDS.
This approach overcomes critical security challenges posed by measurement errors in quantum communication protocols.