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This study introduces a new microwave quantum secret sharing (QSS) method for turbulent free-space channels. The system uses adaptive techniques and a measurement-device-independent design for secure, turbulence-resistant quantum communication.

Keywords:

Kolmogorov turbulence Shamir threshold scheme continuous-variable quantum secret sharing measurement-device-independent microwave turbulent channels

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Area of Science:

Quantum Information Science
Free-Space Optical Communications
Microwave Engineering

Background:

Quantum secret sharing (QSS) has been demonstrated in optical fibers.
Extending QSS to microwave frequencies over turbulent channels faces challenges due to signal jitter and decoherence.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a microwave-enabled continuous-variable quantum secret sharing (CVQSS) scheme for turbulent free-space channels.
To address the sensitivity of microwave quantum states to environmental turbulence.
To develop a turbulence-resistant quantum communication protocol.

Main Methods:

Implemented the Shamir threshold scheme for multi-user secret sharing.
Utilized adaptive phase compensation and multi-aperture reception techniques.
Characterized the noise channel using the Kolmogorov turbulence model.
Adopted a measurement-device-independent (MDI) architecture.

Main Results:

Numerical simulations confirmed the performance of the proposed microwave continuous-variable measurement-device-independent quantum secret sharing (CV-MDI-QSS) system.
Demonstrated the feasibility of deploying the system in complex turbulent channels.
The MDI architecture provides immunity to detector-side attacks.

Conclusions:

The proposed CV-MDI-QSS scheme offers a robust solution for secure quantum communication in harsh, turbulent free-space environments.
This technology supports the development of dynamic quantum networks utilizing microwave propagation.
The protocol effectively mitigates turbulence-induced signal degradation.