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Quantum Communication Networks and Trust Management: A Survey

Shibin Zhang, Yan Chang, Lili Yan, Zhiwei Sheng, Fan Yang, Guihua Han, Yuanyuan Huang, Jinyue Xia

Published Jan 1, 2019• 17 citations
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Abstract

This paper summarizes the state of art in quantum communication networks and trust management in recent years. As in the classical networks, trust management is the premise and foundation of quantum secure communication and c... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press
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10.32604/cmc.2019.05668

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