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Quantum key distribution

Known as: QKD, Photon number splitting, Quantum key distribution network 
Quantum key distribution (QKD) uses quantum mechanics to guarantee secure communication. It enables two parties to produce a shared random secret key… 
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Highly Cited
2014
Highly Cited
2014
Provably secure and practical quantum key distribution over 307 km of optical fibre
A discrete-variable quantum key distribution system that is capable of distributing a provably-secure cryptographic key over 307… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Reference-frame-independent quantum key distribution
We describe a quantum key distribution protocol based on pairs of entangled qubits that generates a secure key between two… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Feasibility of satellite quantum key distribution
In this paper, we present a novel analysis of the feasibility of quantum key distribution between a LEO satellite and a ground… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Practical issues in quantum-key-distribution postprocessing
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure key generation method between two distant parties by wisely exploiting properties of… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Efficient quantum key distribution over a collective noise channel (6 pages)
We present two efficient quantum key distribution schemes over two different collective-noise channels. The accepted hypothesis… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Semi-Quantum Key Distribution
Secure key distribution among two remote parties is impossible when both are classical, unless some unproven (and arguably… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Quantum key distribution over 25 km with an all-fiber continuous-variable system
We report on the implementation of a reverse-reconciliated coherent-state continuous-variable quantum key distribution system… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Multidimensional reconciliation for continuous-variable quantum key distribution
We propose a method for extracting an errorless secret key in a continuous-variable quantum key distribution protocol, which is… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Phase-Remapping Attack in Practical Quantum Key Distribution Systems
Quantum key distribution (QKD) can be used to generate secret keys between two distant parties. Even though QKD has been proven… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Secure Quantum Key Distribution Network with Bell States and Local Unitary Operations
We propose a theoretical scheme for secure quantum key distribution network following the ideas in quantum dense coding. In this… 
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