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A practical convertible quantum signature scheme with public verifiability into universal quantum designated verifier signature using self-certified public keys

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Efficient digital signatures ensure the integrity, authenticity and non-repudiation of the data. A quantum signature scheme with a public verifier is one of the schemes that use the verifier publicly for verification and use the conversion of the quantum signature with the public verifier into a designated verifier via the aid of a semi-trusted party for designing the keys for the users. The proposed scheme provides a secure quantum signature, which is beneficial in addressing the issues relating to the privacy of online bidding, electronic voting and electronic payment. Moreover, the public-key cryptosystem makes it easier to implement and secure against quantum attacks as compared to the other quantum signature schemes.

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  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan Department of Mathematics, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, 176206, India

    Sunil Prajapat, Akanksha Dhiman & Pankaj Kumar

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SP was involved in conceptualization, methodology, software, visualization validation, and writing. AD was responsible for methodology, conceptualization, and writing. SK assisted with review and editing. PK took part in supervision, review, and editing.

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Prajapat, S., Dhiman, A., Kumar, S. et al. A practical convertible quantum signature scheme with public verifiability into universal quantum designated verifier signature using self-certified public keys. Quantum Inf Process 23, 331 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11128-024-04543-2

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