Lightweight Error Correction Scheme for Quantum Key Distribution in IoT

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Abstract

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) provides a provably secure method for key exchange based on quantum mechanics. However, the deployment of QKD in Internet-ofThings (IoT) environments remains challenging due to the resource constraints of typical edge devices. In this work, we explore the use of the Guessing Random Additive Noise Decoding (GRAND) algorithm as a lightweight alternative to conventional error correction techniques in QKD postprocessing. GRAND decodes by directly guessing noise patterns, eliminating the need for iterative belief propagation or large matrix storage. We evaluate soft-output (SO) GRAND on short block-length linear codes under varying channel conditions. Results show that SOGRAND achieves lower frame error rates (FER) and average decoding times than LDPC in typical QKD scenarios, demonstrating its potential for resource-constrained quantum-secure IoT systems.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Titel14th IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics - Berlin, ICCE-Berlin 2025 - Proceedings
Redakteure/-innenTolga Arul
Herausgeber (Verlag)IEEE Computer Society
Seiten221-226
Seitenumfang6
ISBN (elektronisch)979-8-3315-5381-4
ISBN (Print)979-8-3315-5382-1
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 12 Dez. 2025
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Publikationsreihe

ReiheIEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics - Berlin, ICCE-Berlin
ISSN2166-6814

Konferenz

Titel14th IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics
KurztitelICCE-Berlin 2025
Veranstaltungsnummer14
Beschreibungpart of IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin)
Dauer6 - 8 September 2025
Webseite
OrtEstrel Berlin
StadtBerlin
LandDeutschland

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8469-9573/work/210352917

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • Error correction, IoT, lightweight, QKD, SOGRAND