Sequential Quantum Multiparty Signature Based on Quantum Fourier Transform and Chaotic System

Abstract

Motivated by the quantum Fourier transform (QFT), a sequential quantum multiparty signature (QMS) scheme is proposed. Several signatories jointly accomplish the task in a chaotic encryption system. Alice generates and sends the encrypted message with the quantum Fourier transform. Signatories provide individual signatures in a certain order, while Bob verifies the authenticity of the combined multiple signatures after the eavesdropping check phase with help of the arbitrator. Analysis shows the correctness and security of the proposed scheme. This QMS protocol increases the efficiency of verification compared to arbitrated quantum signatures and broadcasting multiparty signature. This QMS protocol will be widely used for online e-government and e-business systems.

Keywords

• Quantum optics
• multiparty signature
• quantum Fourier transforms
• chaos