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Area of Science:

Quantum Information Science
Integrated Photonics
Cybersecurity

Background:

Continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CVQKD) systems offer enhanced security for communication.
Traditional CVQKD assumes stable detector quantum efficiency, a limitation for miniaturized systems.
On-chip integration faces challenges like non-uniform waveguides and doping, impacting detector performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of dynamic quantum efficiency variations in chip-based CVQKD systems.
To propose a practical detector model for simulating these effects.
To develop defense strategies against security threats arising from variable quantum efficiency.

Main Methods:

Development of a practical chip-based detector model for CVQKD.
Extensive simulations using the proposed model to analyze quantum efficiency variations.
Formulation of two novel defense strategies to mitigate security risks.

Main Results:

Simulation results confirm that variable quantum efficiency introduces significant security threats in chip-based CVQKD.
The proposed detector model accurately reflects real-world performance limitations.
Identified specific security vulnerabilities associated with dynamical efficiency changes.

Conclusions:

The assumption of pre-calibrated, static quantum efficiency is invalid for chip-based CVQKD.
Practical security considerations for chip-based CVQKD require accounting for dynamic efficiency variations.
The proposed defense strategies offer a pathway to more robust and secure integrated CVQKD systems.