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Physical-Layer Security, Quantum Key Distribution, and Post-Quantum Cryptography

Ivan B. Djordjević

Published Jul 6, 2022• 10 citations

Abstract

The growth of data-driven technologies, 5G, and the Internet pose enormous pressure on underlying information infrastructure [...].

DOI: 10.3390/e24070935

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