Secure Quantum Key Distribution
Quantum Physics
2015-05-27 v1
Abstract
Secure communication plays a crucial role in the Internet Age. Quantum mechanics may revolutionise cryptography as we know it today. In this Review Article, we introduce the motivation and the current state of the art of research in quantum cryptography. In particular, we discuss the present security model together with its assumptions, strengths and weaknesses. After a brief introduction to recent experimental progress and challenges, we survey the latest developments in quantum hacking and counter-measures against it.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1505.05303,
title = {Secure Quantum Key Distribution},
author = {Hoi-Kwong Lo and Marcos Curty and Kiyoshi Tamaki},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1505.05303},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
13 pages, 5 figures