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Towards practical quantum key distribution

P. R. Tapster, P.M. Gorman, David M. Benton, D.M. Taylor, E.D. Finlayson, Brian S. Lowans

Published Jan 1, 2005• 0 citations
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DOI: 10.1049/ic:20050581 ISBN: 0-86341-590-3 Location: London, UK Conference date: 7 Dec. 2005 Format: PDF This paper presents a slide presentation on practical quantum key distribution. The transmitter, random number generator, receiver, and software are presented. (10 pages) Inspec keywords: random number generation; quantum cryptography Subjects: Quantum cryptography; Cryptography

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10.1049/ic:20050581

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