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Quantum Key Distribution with Blind Polarization Bases
We propose a new quantum key distribution scheme that uses the blind
polarization basis. In our scheme the sender and the receiver share key
information by exchanging qubits with arbitrary polarization angles without
basis reconciliation. As only random polarizations are transmitted, our
protocol is secure even when a key is embedded in a not-so-weak coherent-state
pulse. We show its security against the photon number splitting attack and the
impersonation attack.Comment: Security has been improved upon referee's comment. 4 pages and 2
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