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ESA studies and future trends in quantum cryptography for space systems

J. Perdigués

Published Jan 1, 2005• 0 citations
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DOI: 10.1049/ic:20050579 ISBN: 0-86341-590-3 Location: London, UK Conference date: 7 Dec. 2005 Format: PDF This paper presents a slide presentation on the ESA studies and future trends in quantum key distribution for space systems. (20 pages) Inspec keywords: quantum cryptography; space vehicles Subjects: Cryptography; General aspects of aircraft, space vehicles and satellites

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