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{"title":"x2DL: A high throughput architecture for binary-ring-learning-with-error-based post quantum cryptography schemes","authors":"Shaik Ahmadunnisa, Sudha Ellison Mathe","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/qtc2.12110","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lattice-based cryptography is one of the most promising cryptographic scheme which lies on the hardness of ring-learning-with-error (RLWE). A new variant of RLWE, known as binary-ring-learning-with-error (BRLWE), has less key size and more efficient hardware implementations compared to RLWE-based schemes. The key arithmetic operation for BRLWE-based encryption scheme is the implementation of arithmetic operation represented by <span></span><math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mi>F</mi>\u0000 <mi>D</mi>\u0000 <mo>+</mo>\u0000 <mi>H</mi>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> $FD+H$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math>, where both <span></span><math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mi>F</mi>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> $F$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math> and <span></span><math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mi>H</mi>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> $H$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math> are integer polynomials, and <span></span><math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mi>D</mi>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> $D$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math> is a binary polynomial. An efficient architecture to perform the arithmetic operation <span></span><math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mi>F</mi>\u0000 <mi>D</mi>\u0000 <mo>+</mo>\u0000 <mi>H</mi>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> $FD+H$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math> over a polynomial ring <span></span><math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <msup>\u0000 <mi>x</mi>\u0000 <mi>n</mi>\u0000 </msup>\u0000 <mo>+</mo>\u0000 <mn>1</mn>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> ${x}^{n}+1$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math> is proposed. We employ two linear feedback shift register structures comprising <span></span><math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <msup>\u0000 <mi>x</mi>\u0000 <mn>2</mn>\u0000 </msup>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> ${x}^{2}$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math>-<i>net</i> units in our design to reduce the computational time. This reduction in computational time yields to a significant improvement in the other performance metrics such as delay, area-delay product (ADP), power-delay product, throughput and efficiency compared to the existing designs. As per the experimental results, the authors’ proposed design has <span></span><ma","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 4","pages":"349-359"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12110","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An efficient and secure quantum blind signature-based electronic cash transaction scheme","authors":"Aman Gupta,&nbsp;Gunja Venkat Chandra,&nbsp;Nayana Das,&nbsp;Goutam Paul","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/qtc2.12109","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The authors present a novel token exchange scheme with an example of an electronic cash (eCash) transaction scheme that ensures quantum security, addressing the vulnerabilities of existing models in the face of quantum computing threats. The authors’ comprehensive analysis of various quantum blind signature mechanisms revealed significant shortcomings in their applicability to eCash transactions and their resilience against quantum adversaries. In response, the authors drew inspiration from D. Chaum's original classical eCash scheme and innovated a quantum-secure transaction framework. The authors detail the developed protocol and rigorously evaluate its security aspects. The protocol's adherence to critical security requirements such as blindness, non-forgeability, non-deniability, and prevention of double spending is analysed. Moreover, the scheme against Intercept and Resend, Denial of Service, Man-in-the-Middle, and Entangle-and-Measure attacks is rigorously tested. The authors’ findings indicate a robust eCash transaction model capable of withstanding the challenges posed by quantum computing advancements.</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 4","pages":"619-631"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12109","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Majorisation-minimisation algorithm for optimal state discrimination in quantum communications","authors":"Neel Kanth Kundu,&nbsp;Prabhu Babu,&nbsp;Petre Stoica","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/qtc2.12107","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Designing optimal measurement operators for quantum state discrimination (QSD) is an important problem in quantum communications and cryptography applications. Prior works have demonstrated that optimal quantum measurement operators can be obtained by solving a convex semidefinite program (SDP). However, solving the SDP can represent a high computational burden for many real-time quantum communication systems. To address this issue, a majorisation-minimisation (MM)-based algorithm, called Quantum Majorisation-Minimisation (QMM) is proposed for solving the QSD problem. In QMM, the authors reparametrise the original objective, then tightly upper-bound it at any given iterate, and obtain the next iterate as a closed-form solution to the upper-bound minimisation problem. Our numerical simulations demonstrate that the proposed QMM algorithm significantly outperforms the state-of-the-art SDP algorithm in terms of speed, while maintaining comparable performance for solving QSD problems in quantum communication applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 4","pages":"612-618"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12107","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143252978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Starting a new era for quantum technologies: In conversation with the deputy EiCs and the managing editor","authors":"Ruiqi Liu,&nbsp;Haris Pervaiz,&nbsp;Sophie Robinson","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/qtc2.12108","url":null,"abstract":"<p>First of all, we want to thank all of our readers, authors and reviewers on behalf of the editing team behind <i>IET Quantum Communication</i> for your support ever since the creation of this journal in 2019.</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 3","pages":"197"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12108","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142174126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhanced power system fault detection using quantum-AI and herd immunity quantum-AI fault detection with herd immunity optimisation in power systems","authors":"M. L. Sworna Kokila,&nbsp;V. Bibin Christopher,&nbsp;G. Ramya","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12106","DOIUrl":"10.1049/qtc2.12106","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Quantum computing and deep learning have recently gained popularity across various industries, promising revolutionary advancements. The authors introduce QC-PCSANN-CHIO-FD, a novel approach that enhances fault detection in electrical power systems by combining quantum computing, deep learning, and optimisation algorithms. The network, based on a Pyramidal Convolution Shuffle Attention Neural Network (PCSANN) optimised with the Coronavirus Herd Immunity Optimiser, shows promising results. Initially, historical datasets are used for fault detection. Preprocessing, which includes handling missing data and outliers using Adaptive Variational Bayesian Filtering is followed by Dual-Domain Feature Extraction to extract grayscale statistical features. These features are processed by PCSANN to detect faults. The Coronavirus Herd Immunity Optimisation Algorithm is proposed to optimise PCSANN for precise fault detection. Performance of the proposed QC-PCSANN-CHIO-FD approach attains 24.11%, 28.56% and 22.73% high specificity, 21.89%, 23.04% and 9.51% lower computation Time, 25.289%, 15.35% and 19.91% higher ROC and 8.65%, 13.8%, and 7.15% higher Accuracy compared with existing methods, such as combining deep learning based on quantum computing for electrical power system malfunction diagnosis (QC-ANN-FD), electrical power system fault diagnostics using hybrid quantum-classical deep learning (QC-CRBM-FD), applications of machine learning to the identification of power system faults: Recent developments and future directions (QC-RF-FD).</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 4","pages":"340-348"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12106","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141805029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the fusion of lattice-based quantum key distribution for secure Internet of Things communications","authors":"Sujit Biswas,&nbsp;Rajat S. Goswami,&nbsp;K. Hemant Kumar Reddy,&nbsp;Sachi Nandan Mohanty,&nbsp;Mohammed Altaf Ahmed","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12105","DOIUrl":"10.1049/qtc2.12105","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The integration of lattice-based cryptography principles with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) protocols is explored to enhance security in the context of Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems. With the advent of quantum computing, traditional cryptographic methods are increasingly susceptible to attacks, necessitating the development of quantum-resistant approaches. By leveraging the inherent resilience of lattice-based cryptography, a synergistic fusion with QKD is proposed to establish secure and robust communication channels among IoT devices. Through comprehensive Qiskit simulations and theoretical analysis, the feasibility, security guarantees, and performance implications of this novel hybrid approach are thoroughly investigated. The findings not only demonstrate the efficacy of lattice-based QKD in mitigating quantum threats, but also highlight its potential to fortify IoT communications against emerging security challenges. Moreover, the authors provide valuable insights into the practical implementation considerations and scalability aspects of this fusion approach. This research contributes to advancing the understanding of quantum-resistant cryptography for IoT applications and paves the way for further exploration and development in this critical domain.</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 4","pages":"322-339"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12105","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141811111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantum calculi and formalisms for system and network security: A bibliographic insights and synoptic review","authors":"Adarsh Kumar,&nbsp;Mustapha Hedabou,&nbsp;Diego Augusto de Jesus Pacheco","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12102","DOIUrl":"10.1049/qtc2.12102","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Quantum calculi and formalisms are useful tools for ensuring security and computational capabilities in blockchain and cryptography. They aid in designing and analysing new cryptographic protocols for blockchain, determining the behaviour of quantum operations in blockchain-based smart contracts, assessing the feasibility and security of quantum algorithms in blockchain applications, and building a quantum-safe blockchain system. A comprehensive review of the applications of quantum calculi and formalisms in computer security and network security, along with a bibliographic analysis is presented. It is unique in that it combines bibliometric analyses with a technical review of the domain of quantum calculi and formalism. Bibliometric and biographic analysis in the field helps identify research trends, assess the influence of research, determine collaboration patterns, evaluate journals, and examine publication behaviours, among other things. It performs bibliographic and bibliometric analysis using a dataset collected from Scopus and Web of Science through different queries. The obtained results help identify important institutions, authors, organisations, collaboration networks, keywords, and more. The provided open challenges and future vision pave the way for further research in the direction of quantum calculi and formalism applications in computer security and network security.</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 4","pages":"486-515"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12102","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141818409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Guest Editorial: Quantum industry: Applications in quantum communication (Quantum.Tech Europe 2022)","authors":"Debashis De,&nbsp;Andrew Lord","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/qtc2.12104","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Quantum technology harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to accomplish tasks in a different way as compared to the classical technologies. This includes quantum computing, which uses qubits for parallel information processing, greatly enhancing computation speed and entanglement and empowering problem-solving abilities. Quantum communication provides secure data transmission through quantum cryptography, while quantum sensing offers improved measurement precision, benefiting areas such as cryptography, material science, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the implementation and commercialisation of quantum technology involve transitioning theoretical quantum concepts into practical applications and marketable products. To achieve widespread adoption of quantum industry, significant research efforts are crucial among academia, industry, and government.</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 3","pages":"198-201"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12104","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142174131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Classical channel bandwidth requirements in continuous variable quantum key distribution systems","authors":"Margarida Almeida,&nbsp;Daniel Pereira,&nbsp;Armando N. Pinto,&nbsp;Nuno A. Silva","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12103","DOIUrl":"10.1049/qtc2.12103","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The reconciliation method for continuous variable quantum key distribution systems is usually chosen based on its reconciliation efficiency. Nonetheless, one must also consider the requirements of each reconciliation method in terms of the amount of information transmitted on the classical channel. Such may limit the achievable key rates. For instance, multidimensional reconciliation of dimension 8 demands a classical channel bandwidth 43 times greater than that of the quantum channel baud rate. Decreasing the dimension to 4 halves the required bandwidth, allowing for higher quantum channel baud rates and higher key rates for shorter transmission distances, despite the lesser reconciliation performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 4","pages":"601-611"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12103","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141654203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psitrum: An open source simulator for universal quantum computers","authors":"Mohammed Alghadeer,&nbsp;Eid Aldawsari,&nbsp;Raja Selvarajan,&nbsp;Khaled Alutaibi,&nbsp;Sabre Kais,&nbsp;Fahhad H. Alharbi","doi":"10.1049/qtc2.12101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/qtc2.12101","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Quantum computing is a radical new paradigm for a technology that is capable to revolutionise information processing. Simulators of universal quantum computer are important for understanding the basic principles and operations of the current noisy intermediate-scale quantum processors, and for building in future fault-tolerant quantum computers. As next-generation quantum technologies continue to advance, it is crucial to address the impact on education and training in quantum physics. The emergence of new industries driven by progress in quantum computing and simulation will create a demand for a specialised quantum workforce. In response to these challenges, the authors present Psitrum, an open-source simulator for universal quantum computers. Psitrum serves as a powerful educational and research tool, enabling a diverse range of stakeholders to understand the fundamental principles and operations of quantum systems. By offering a comprehensive platform for emulating and debugging quantum algorithms through quantum circuits, Psitrum aids in the exploration and analysis of various quantum applications using both MATLAB and MATLAB application programming interface to use the software on other platforms. Psitrum software and source codes are fully available at GitHub.</p>","PeriodicalId":100651,"journal":{"name":"IET Quantum Communication","volume":"5 4","pages":"586-600"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/qtc2.12101","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}