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arXiv:1805.05538 · Physical Review X

Phase-Matching Quantum Key Distribution

Xiongfeng Ma, Pei Zeng, Hongyi Zhou

Published Aug 16, 2018• 324 citations
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Abstract

A method for distributing encryption keys in a quantum network surpasses current limits and is immune to all detection attacks, potentially offering a new standard for future implementations of quantum key distribution.
DOI
10.1103/physrevx.8.031043

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