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Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics

Quantum key distribution with a reference quantum state

S. N. Molotkov

Published Nov 1, 2011• 1 citation
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Abstract

A new quantum key distribution protocol stable at arbitrary losses in a quantum communication channel has been proposed. For the stability of the protocol, it is of fundamental importance that changes in states associated with losses in the communication channel (in the absence of the eavesdropper) are included in measurements.
DOI
10.1134/s1063776111130176

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