Operational system for quantum cryptography
Operational system for quantum cryptography
- Author(s): J.D. Franson and B.C. Jacobs
- DOI: 10.1049/el:19950153
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- Author(s): J.D. Franson 1 and B.C. Jacobs 1
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1: Applied Physics Laboratory, The John Hopkins University, Laurel, USA
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1: Applied Physics Laboratory, The John Hopkins University, Laurel, USA
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Volume 31, Issue 3,
2 February 1995,
p.
232 – 234
DOI: 10.1049/el:19950153 , Print ISSN 0013-5194, Online ISSN 1350-911X
An operational system for quantum cryptography based on the polarisations of single photons has been demonstrated. The system allows the automated transmission of secure messages between two computers at data rates up to 5 kHz with lower error rates than previous systems.
Inspec keywords: optical fibre polarisation; cryptography; data communication; optical fibre communication; quantum optics
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Subjects: Fibre optics; Optical communication; Codes
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