Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

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 …

Quantum cryptography founded on the laws of physics could revolutionize the way in which
communication information is protected. Significant progresses in long-distance quantum …

Distributing secret keys with information-theoretic security is arguably one of the most
important achievements of the field of quantum information processing and communications …

The ability to distribute secret keys between two parties with information-theoretic security,
that is regardless of the capacities of a malevolent eavesdropper, is one of the most …

The continuous-variable version of quantum key distribution (QKD) offers the advantages
(over discrete-variable systems) of higher secret key rates in metropolitan areas, as well as …

A wide area quantum key distribution (QKD) network deployed on communication
infrastructures provided by China Mobile Ltd. is demonstrated. Three cities and two …

The recent launch of the Micius quantum-enabled satellite heralds a major step forward for
long-range quantum communication. Using single-photon discrete-variable quantum states …

Quantum key distribution provides secure keys with information-theoretic security ensured
by the principle of quantum mechanics. The continuous-variable version of quantum key …

Establishing an information-theoretic secret key between two parties using a quantum key
distribution (QKD) system is only possible when an accurate characterization of the quantum …