An IEEE 802.11 quantum handshake using the three-stage protocol

Abstract

This paper presents a model of integration of the Three-stage quantum cryptography protocol and its variants into the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. The three-stage protocol is introduced during the quantum handshake as a replacement to the BB'84 protocol. Compared to the quantum handshake using BB'84, integrating the three-stage protocol offers several benefits such as enhanced data rates, fewer steps needed to establish the final key, longer distances, and increased number of photons that can be used during the transmission process. In addition, this paper presents a multi-agent software approach to implement the quantum handshake using the three-stage protocol.