BB84 Key Distribution Protocol

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basics of Python or C#, linear algebra, probability theory, and quantum computing concepts
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designing and writing simple Q# code • running simulations of quantum code using a full state quantum simulator • writing classical code in C# or Python that calls quantum code
Mariia Mykhailova
1 week · 4-6 hours per week · BEGINNER
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In this liveProject, you’ll take on the role of a cryptography expert evaluating quantum computing for the purpose of key distribution. Key distribution generates a random secret key which is then shared between only two parties, and is a crucial part of many cryptographic algorithms. You’ll work to implement the common BB84 key distribution, simulate using the BB84 protocol to generate a shared key, and then visualize the steps of the BB84 protocol.

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Mariia Mykhailova
Mariia Mykhailova is a senior software engineer at Microsoft Quantum, where she focuses on education and developer outreach. Mariia is the author and maintainer of the Quantum Katas project, an open-source collection of hands-on tutorials and exercises for learning quantum computing using the Microsoft Quantum Development Kit. She is the lead organizer of the Q# Coding Contests series, and is also a part-time lecturer at Northeastern University Seattle, teaching the class "Introduction to Quantum Computing." She hosted quantum computing workshops and presented her work in quantum computing education at multiple events and conferences.

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This liveProject is for software engineers interested in exploring hands-on quantum computing. To begin this liveProject you will need to be familiar with the following:


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  • Basics of Python or C#
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  • Basics of linear algebra
  • Basics of probability theory
  • Basics of quantum computing concepts

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