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Cryptologia

A QUICK GLANCE AT QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY

Samuel J. Lomonaco

Published Jan 1, 1999• 64 citations
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Abstract

The recent application of the principles of quantum mechanics to cryptography has led to a remarkable new dimension in secret communication. As a result of these new developments, it is now possible to construct cryptographic communication systems which detect unauthorized eavesdropping should it occur, and which give a guarantee of no eavesdropping should it not occur.

DOI
10.1080/0161-119991887739

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