Quantum and Post-Quantum Crypto by Les Bell
A high-level overview of quantum cryptology, covering basic quantum mechanics, quantum computing, quantum cryptography (quantum key distribution), quantum cryptanalysis (Shor's algorithm and Grover's algorithm), post-quantum cryptography and cryptographic agility.
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - Outline
01:05 - Quantum Mechanics
13:13 - Quantum Computing
15:32 - “The Talk”
17:09 - Quantum Key Distribution
23:45 - Observation of Photons
27:19 - BB84 Quantum Key Distribution
30:29 - BB84 Reconciliation Stage
32:41 - Reconciliation Example
34:43 - Privacy Amplification
37:06 - Shor’s Algorithm
42:14 - The Quantum Circuit
43:04 - An Example of Shor’s Algorithm
43:22 - Presentation Paused
43:36 - Presentation Resumed
44:35 - An Example of Shor’s Algorithm
46:20 - Grover’s Algorithm
48:54 - Conclusions
51:14 - Post-Quantum Crypto
52:52 - NTRU
54:45 - McEliece Cryptosystem
56:58 - Google Trials
58:46 - Cryptographic Agility
1:01:53 - NSA CNSAS
1:04:35 - References and Further Reading
