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Physics

Long-Range Quantum Cryptography Gets Simpler

Marco Avesani

Published Jun 20, 2023• 4 citations
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Abstract

A series of demonstrations considerably ease the requirements for implementing quantum cryptography protocols over large distances.
DOI
10.1103/physics.16.104

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