A review on quantum utility for secure authentication protocol towards cryptographic standard in quantum dot cellular automata

Tapna, Suparba; Chakrabarti, Kisalaya; Mukhopadhyay, Debarka

doi:10.47974/JDMSC-1995

Open Access Research Article

A review on quantum utility for secure authentication protocol towards cryptographic standard in quantum dot cellular automata

^*Suparba TapnaCorresponding authorsuparba7@gmail.comDepartment of Electronics & Communication Engineering Brainware UniversityBarasat, West Bengal, 700125, IndiaView full profile → , Kisalaya Chakrabartikisalayac@gmail.comDepartment of Electronics & Communication Engineering Haldia Institute of TechnologyHaldia, West Bengal, 721657, IndiaView full profile → , Debarka Mukhopadhyaydebarka.mukhopadhyay@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560029, IndiaView full profile →

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pp. 1415–1423Vol. 27Issue 4June 2024DOI: 10.47974/JDMSC-1995 Crossmark XML

Published Online:: 26 Jun 2024
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JDMSC-1995
Pages:: 1415–1423

Abstract

QCA, which stands for Quantum Dot-Cellular Automata, is a nanotechnology model that offers an alternative solution to the widely used CMOS technology. Unlike CMOS, QCA is a semiconductor-less technology that transmits information based on the charge of electrons and the electrostatic repulsion between them. This technology provides several advantages over CMOS, including higher device density, faster switching speed, and lower power consumption. When it comes to cryptographic applications, QCA circuits can be extremely useful. Both encryption and decryption processes can be implemented using logic circuits based on QCA. The research paper describes a basic method for generating ciphertext in QCA, which is useful in secure nano communication based on QCA. The paper discusses how to achieve secure authentication in encrypted communication using QCA. To evaluate the performance and test the proposed method, the researchers used the QCA Designer-2.0.3 tool. This is a software tool specifically designed for designing and simulating QCA circuits. It enables researchers to model and analyze the behavior of QCA-based systems, allowing them to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of their proposed encryption technique. Overall, the research paper aims to present a secure encryption method using QCA and demonstrates its implementation and testing using the QCA Designer-2.0.3 tool. By leveraging the unique properties of QCA, such as high device density and low power consumption, the researchers aim to provide a novel approach for secure nano communication and cryptographic applications.

Keywords

Cipher Quantum dot cellular automata (QCA)Clocking scheme Mux and De-Mux Parity Majority gate PRBS Schrodinger Quantum enhancement security level to optimized entanglement states n value

Subject Classifications

35K5758D19

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