Namkung, Min Kwon, Younghun 2024-05-16T09:30:04Z 2024-05-16T09:30:04Z 2024-05-16 2024-05 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/149848 The quantum key distribution for multiparty is one of the essential subjects of study. Especially, without using entangled states, performing the quantum key distribution for multiparty is a critical area of research. For this purpose, sequential state discrimination, which provides multiparty quantum communication and quantum key distribution for multiple receivers, has recently been introduced. Moreover, the sequential state discrimination is applicable for the security analysis against an eavesdropper's attack. In this work, we provide the security analysis of quantum key distribution by proposing a unified model of sequential state discrimination including an eavesdropper. In this model, the success probability of eavesdropping is used as a figure of merit for the security analysis. Moreover, we obtain a non-zero secret key rate between the sender and receiver, which implies that the sender and receiver can share a secret key despite the eavesdropper's scheme that optimizing the success probability of eavesdropping. Further, we propose an experimental methodology for the proposed model, which is implementable with linear optics. We observe that the secret key between the sender and receiver can be non-zero, even with imperfections. English Nature Publishing Group Analysis of quantum key distribution based on unified model of sequential state discrimination strategy Article 10.1038/s41598-024-60020-x 1 Scientific Reports, v.14, no.1 Scientific Reports 14 1 Y scie scopus 001214489500028 2-s2.0-85192065443 Multidisciplinary Sciences Science & Technology - Other Topics Article CRYPTOGRAPHY DIFFERENTIATE