Evaluation of BB84 Distribution Quantum Key protocol performance
Keywords:
Quantum encryption, quantum bit, quantum key distribution, eavesdropperAbstract
Information and communication technology has developed to an integral part of our lives, and has deeply entered into the folds of culture, economy, defense, society, finance, and regional and international organizations. This development was accompanied by the emergence of major security risks and challenges that threaten society, so there was an urgent need to achieve a good level of security.
Quantum encryption emerged as a qualitative leap to protect data and information by taking advantage of the scientific renaissance in the world of quantum physics. Quantum encryption is a high-tech method for securing digital communications by taking advantage of quantum principles, which are the cornerstone of this encryption, as it relies on taking advantage of the unique properties of quantum particles, which ensures unbreakable encryption.
One of the most famous quantum encryption algorithms is the BB84 algorithm. Therefore, this research aims, on the one hand, to provide a detailed explanation of quantum encryption, and on the other hand, to demonstrate the effectiveness of this algorithm in generating a secure random key to be used in symmetric encryption applications, where distributing the key to users is one of the biggest problems that threaten its safe use. The research also seeks to clarify the effectiveness of this algorithm in detecting any eavesdropper trying to obtain the key.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
The authors retain the copyright and grant the right to publish in the magazine for the first time with the transfer of the commercial right to Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Engineering Sciences Series
Under a CC BY- NC-SA 04 license that allows others to share the work with of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors can use a copy of their articles in their scientific activity, and on their scientific websites, provided that the place of publication is indicted in Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Engineering Sciences Series . The Readers have the right to send, print and subscribe to the initial version of the article, and the title of Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Engineering Sciences Series Publisher
journal uses a CC BY-NC-SA license which mean
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
- ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.