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Polarization-Entangled Quantum Key Distribution Over Telecommunication Fibres

Yicheng, 2022

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2477760804434873876
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Yicheng S
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Abstract Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) offers an alternative solution to the key exchange problem in symmetric cryptography, which traditionally can only be solved utilizing trusted couriers or public key schemes. Practical QKD can be implemented to secure …
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