Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelors

Department

Natural Sciences

First Advisor

Colladay, Donald

Area of Concentration

Physics

Abstract

This thesis delves into the world of quantum cryptography and explores the principles of quantum mechanics and their application in creating secure communication protocols. The research goes beyond conventional cryptographic methods to reveal quantum mechanics’ potential role in transforming the world of digital security. The center of this study is the theoretical foundations of quantum key distribution (QKD), a method utilizing unique quantum properties to generate secure cryptographic keys. This thesis does not just focus on theoretical discussion and will delve into real-world implementations, studying their efficiency and potential vulnerabilities or limitations. The research also extends to the post-quantum era, analyzing the potential of quantum cryptography with advancing quantum technology. This thesis aims to evaluate the practicality and prospects of quantum cryptography to bring to light the potential future of digital security.

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