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Quantum Key Distribution in-field implementations

Travagnin et al., 2019

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9386641701139827052
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Travagnin M
Lewis A
et al.
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Publications Office of the European Union

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This report briefly describes quantum key distribution field deployments worldwide. It updates the material presented in the JRC science for policy report EUR 29017 of 2017, and adds some technical details. Both terrestrial and satellite deployments are included, and …
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