BB84

Python simulation of the QKD protocol using QuTip simulator.

Package requirements:

• numpy
• matplotlib
• qutip
• jupyter

Useful commands

Command for initializing Jupyter kernel in conda enviroment:

python -m ipykernel install --user --name=<kernel_name>

Running Jupyter Notebook

jupyter notebook

Running the simulation

Run BB84.ipynb in Jupyter Notebook.

Set eavesdropper_present to True for simulation with an eavesdropper.

Set eavesdropper_present to False for simulation without an eavesdropper.