A brief introduction of quantum cryptography for engineers
Quantum Physics
2010-02-23 v2
Abstract
We present the fundamental principles behind quantum key distribution and discuss a few well-known QKD protocols. Bearing in mind that the majority of our readers are from engineering and experimental optics, we focus more on the experimental implementation of various QKD protocols rather than security analysis. Another important topic that is covered here is the study of the security of practical QKD systems.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1002.1237,
title = {A brief introduction of quantum cryptography for engineers},
author = {Bing Qi and Li Qian and Hoi-Kwong Lo},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1002.1237},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
This is an extended version of the book chapter "Quantum Encryption" to be published by WILEY-VCH