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Introduction of quantum cryptography and its development : Quantum information technology

Yoshihiro Nambu, Hideo Kosaka

Published Jul 1, 2003• 2 citations

Abstract

Quantum cryptography provides us with a method for two remote users to communicate in an unconditionally secure way. In this paper, we present a brief introduction of this new technique and activities in our laboratory to develop a practical cryptographic system using photonic technologies.

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