Quantum cryptography tools part 1: Two-party cryptography and protocol composition, session 2

Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Workshop: Quantum cryptography tools part 1: Two-party cryptography and protocol composition

Date: Friday, June 20

Time: 1-3pm

Location: QNC 1201

Instructor: Ernest Tan

Session 2 of 2; first session on June 13

In these lecture sessions, we will cover a brief introductory presentation to quantum protocols for a few cryptographic primitives such as coin flipping, bit commitment, and oblivious transfer, which can achieve results that are impossible for classical protocols. We will also discuss considerations regarding protocol composition, i.e. whether these primitives can be "safely" used as part of a larger protocol - this lays the groundwork for subsequent sessions discussing quantum key distribution.

Please register while seating is available.