NATO science for peace and security series. D, Information and communication security

On practical implementations of qudit-based quantum key distribution protocols

Straupe Stanislav, Кулик Сергей Павлович

Published Jan 1, 2010• 0 citations

Abstract

We review the current state of research in qudit-based quantum key distribution with an emphasis on experimental techniques used for state preparation and measurements. The question of practical usefulness of this schemes and of qudit-based QKD in general is addressed.

DOI: 10.3233/978-1-60750-547-1-83

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