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Physics

Foiling Quantum Hackers

Hoi‐Kwong Lo

Published Sep 23, 2013• 0 citations
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Abstract

Researchers have implemented a new quantum encryption method that, in principle, may provide the ultimate security against hackers in real-world cryptography applications.
DOI
10.1103/physics.6.104

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