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Towards Quantum Readout of Time-Domain Physical Unclonable Keys

D. J. de Ruiter, Matthias C. Velsink, Daan Stellinga, Lars van der Hoeven, S. Marzban, Pepijn W. H. Pinkse

Published Jan 1, 2024• 0 citations
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Abstract

We report on the development of Physical Unclonable Keys made by in integrated photonics. Quantum readout of these keys for authentication is expected to be possible via standard telecom networks.
DOI
10.1364/quantum.2024.qw3a.36

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