BB84 Quantum Key Distribution

Eve
Quantum State Transmission
Demonstrating the BB84 protocol with polarized photons

Rectilinear Basis (+)

= 0
= 1

Diagonal Basis (×)

= 0
= 1
Alice
Bob
Bit #Alice's PhotonAlice's BasisBob's BasisBob's MeasurementBases MatchKey Bit