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China demonstrates intercontinental quantum key distribution

Hamish Johnston

Published Nov 1, 2017• 1 citation
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Abstract

A quantum cryptography key has been shared between Beijing and Vienna using a satellite – allowing the presidents of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Austrian Academy of Sciences to communicate via a secure video link.
DOI
10.1088/2058-7058/30/11/14

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