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Quantum Technology Forgoes Unconditional Security to Extend Its Reach.

Authors :
Edwards, Chris
Source :
Communications of the ACM. Feb2018, Vol. 61 Issue 2, p12-14. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses two summer 2017 projects in China which demonstrated the potential use of global quantum key distribution (QKD) networks to overcome the challenge of transmitting private encryption key securely to another user without the risk of it being intercepted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00010782
Volume :
61
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Communications of the ACM
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
127712840
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1145/3171578