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Quantum cryptography: Protecting our future networks with quantum mechanics

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Cryptography and Coding (Cryptography and Coding 1995)

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In a series of recent experiments a radical new technique has been demonstrated that could have far-reaching consequences for the provision of security on our communications networks. This technique, known as quantum cryptography, is the result of a synthesis of ideas from fundamental quantum physics and classical encryption. We review the developments in this rapidly-growing field.

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  1. Martlesham Heath, BT Laboratories, IP5 7RE, Ipswich, UK

    Simon J. D. Phoenix & Paul D. Townsend

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Phoenix, S.J.D., Townsend, P.D. (1995). Quantum cryptography: Protecting our future networks with quantum mechanics. In: Boyd, C. (eds) Cryptography and Coding. Cryptography and Coding 1995. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1025. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-60693-9_14

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