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Practical Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution over 1thinspthinspkm

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. University of California, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)

A working free-space quantum key distribution system has been developed and tested over an outdoor optical path of {approximately}1 km at Los Alamos National Laboratory under nighttime conditions. Results show that free-space quantum key distribution can provide secure real-time key distribution between parties who have a need to communicate secretly. Finally, we examine the feasibility of surface to satellite quantum key distribution. {copyright} {ital 1998} {ital The American Physical Society}

OSTI ID:
664892
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 15 Vol. 81; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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