A research team led by University of Toronto Professor Hoi-Kwong Lo has found a new quantum encryption method to foil even the most sophisticated hackers. The discovery is outlined in the latest issue of Physical Review Letters.
Quantum Physics
Apr 2, 2012
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Scientists and engineers have proven the worth of quantum cryptography in telecommunication networks by demonstrating its long-term effectiveness in a real-time network.
General Physics
Dec 1, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In quantum cryptography, scientists use quantum mechanical effects to encrypt and then communicate confidential information. Although quantum cryptography codes are unbreakable in principle, even the best ...
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is an advanced tool for secure computer-based interactions, providing confidential communication between two remote parties by enabling them to construct a shared secret key during the course ...
Quantum Physics
Jun 14, 2011
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Scientists in Belgium and Spain have proved for the first time that new systems of quantum cryptology are much safer than current security systems. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications.
Quantum Physics
Mar 31, 2011
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Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics, The University of Tokyo, Fujitsu, and NEC Corp. today announced that they have achieved quantum cryptographic key distribution at a world-record distance of 50 km using ...
General Physics
Sep 10, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A research group led by computer scientists at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science has proved that cryptography -- the practice and study of hiding information -- that is based ...
Quantum Physics
Jul 26, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the widely accepted properties of quantum entanglement is secrecy. Since scientists and researchers began working with quantum key distribution, entanglement has been considered an essential part of ...
The Cambridge Lab of Toshiba Research Europe today announced a major breakthrough that will allow ultra-secure encryption of sensitive data sent by banks, hospitals and government organisations.
General Physics
Apr 20, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Quantum cryptography, which enables two parties to communicate with each other with unconditional security, has begun to be implemented by some governments, banks, and other corporations with high-security ...
