Intrusion Detection With Quantum Mechanics: A Photonic Quantum Fence

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Abstract:

We describe the use of quantum-mechanically entangled photons for sensing intrusions across a physical perimeter. Our approach to intrusion detection uses the no-cloning principle of quantum information science as protection against an intruders ability to spoof a sensor receiver using a classical intercept-resend attack. We explore the bounds on detection using quantum detection and estimation theory, and we experimentally demonstrate the underlying principle of entanglement-based detection using the visibility derived from polarization-correlation measurements.

Author(s):
Humble, T. S. ; Bennink, R. S. ; Grice, W. P. ; Owens, I. J.
Author Organization(s):
OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB TN
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM. Presented at the Army Science Conference (26th) in Orlando, FL on 1-4 Dec 2008 and published in proceedings of the same. See also ADM002187. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DE-AC05-00OR22725
Monitor Series:
DARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*DATA TRANSMISSION SECURITY, *POLARIZATION, *PHOTONS, *INTRUSION DETECTION(COMPUTERS), INFORMATION PROCESSING, SYMPOSIA, ALGORITHMS, QUANTUM THEORY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards, Nuclear Physics and Elementary Particle Physics, Quantum Theory and Relativity
Keyword(s):
QIS(QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE), CLONING, ENTANGLEMENT, POLARIZATION ENTANGLED PHOTON PAIRS, BIPHOTONS, INTRUDER DETECTION, INTERCEPT RESEND COMPUTER ATTACKS
Report Date:
2008 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2009 Oct 07