Physics in Canada / La Physique au Canada - 2007 (63.4)
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Quantum Cryptography: from Theory to Practice

Author(s)
Hoi-Kwong Lo
Norbert Lütkenhaus
Institution
Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Control, University of Toronto
Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo
PDF
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Quantum cryptography can, in principle, provide unconditional security guaranteed by the law of physics only.  Here, we survey the theory and practice of the subject and highlight some recent developments.

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