DocumentCode
1239021
Title
Operational system for quantum cryptography
Author
Franson, J.D. ; Jacobs
Author_Institution
Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD
Volume
31
Issue
3
fYear
1995
fDate
2/2/1995 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
232
Lastpage
234
Abstract
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
Keywords
cryptography; data communication; optical fibre communication; optical fibre polarisation; quantum optics; 5 kHz; automated transmission; error rates; operational system; quantum cryptography; secure messages; single photon polarisation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
Filename
362616
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