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IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics

Introduction to the Issue on Quantum Communication and Cryptography

Hiroki Takesue, Eleni Diamanti, Rob Thew, Yuan Zhiliang

Published May 1, 2015• 4 citations
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Abstract

The papers in this special section provides an overview of the field of quantum communication. The papers published in this issue cover a broad range of topics related to quantum communication, summarized in the sections on single-photon detectors, entangled photons, quantum communication, and quantum cryptography. These key research topics highlight the current status and future trends in the field of quantum communication and cryptography.

DOI
10.1109/jstqe.2015.2436231

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