articleAdvances in Optics and PhotonicsFeb 27, 2020GREEN OA

Advances in quantum cryptography

SPS. PirandolaULU. L. AndersenLBL. BanchiMBM. BertaDBD. Bunandar
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Abstract

Quantum cryptography is arguably the fastest growing area in quantum information science. Novel theoretical protocols are designed on a regular basis, security proofs are constantly improving, and experiments are gradually moving from proof-of-principle lab demonstrations to in-field implementations and technological prototypes. In this paper, we provide both a general introduction and a state-of-the-art description of the recent advances in the field, both theoretical and experimental. We start by reviewing protocols of quantum key distribution based on discrete variable systems. Next we consider aspects of device independence, satellite challenges, and protocols based on continuous-variable systems. We will…

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  • SP
    S. PirandolaCorresponding
  • UL
    U. L. Andersen
  • LB
    L. Banchi
  • MB
    M. Berta
  • DB
    D. Bunandar

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Keywords
  • Quantum cryptography
  • Quantum key distribution
  • Quantum network
  • Cryptography
  • Quantum technology
  • Quantum information
  • Quantum
  • Random number generation
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