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Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

High-Speed Quantum Key Distribution Using Hyper-Entangled Photons

Bradley Christensen, Kevin T. McCusker, Daniel J. Gauthier, Paul G. Kwiat

Published Jan 1, 2012• 1 citation
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Abstract

We discuss a quantum cryptography system using the timing and polarization degrees of freedom to produce a high bit rate for both technologically limited eavesdroppers and for any potential eavesdroppers.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_at.2012.jw4a.115

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