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Comment on “Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum Authentication Based on Entangled State”

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Shi et al. (Phys. Lett. A 281:83–87, 2001) proposed a scheme which allows simultaneous realization of quantum key distribution and quantum authentication. However, this study points out a weakness in Shi et al.’s scheme, in which a malicious user can impersonate a legitimate participant without being detected. Furthermore, an improved scheme is proposed to avoid this weakness.

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  1. Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 70101, Taiwan

    Toung-Shang Wei, Chia-Wei Tsai & Tzonelih Hwang

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Wei, TS., Tsai, CW. & Hwang, T. Comment on “Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum Authentication Based on Entangled State”. Int J Theor Phys 50, 2703–2707 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10773-011-0768-0

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