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Efficient semi-quantum dialogue protocol using single-photon

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Jian-Tao Cui
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Jun-Yao Liu *
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Xin, Xiang-Jun
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Chao-Yang Li
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Li, Fa-Gen
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L Y Zhang
DOI:10.3389/fphy.2026.1806357delete
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Abstract

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Semi-quantum dialogue (SQD) enables secure bidirectional communication even when one participant has limited quantum capabilities. In order to solve the problems of low efficiency and quantum resource constraints, an efficient SQD protocol using single-photon is proposed. In the SQD, one communicating party needs to have semi-quantum capabilities to complete the dialogue, which could consume lower quantum resource. Moreover, single photons as quantum channels significantly reduces both preparation and operational costs. Finally, decryption can be performed without any classical disclosure, effectively preventing potential information leakage. Security analysis demonstrates resilience against common attacks, including intercept-resend, measure-resend, entanglement-measurement, and Trojan horse attacks, with no information leakage. Compared with existing semi-quantum dialogue protocols, our proposed protocol consumes fewer quantum resources while achieving higher communication efficiency and enhanced security.
Keywords:
decoy particle
information entropy
quantum communication efficiency
semi-quantum dialogue
single photons

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Frontiers in Physics
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2.1
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200
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zhengzhou university of light industry
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university of electronic science & technology of china
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