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Published online 27 August 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news.2008.1067

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Quantum cryptography can go the distance

Proof-of-concept system could lead to ultra-secure international communication.

Physicists have built a communication network, secured by quantum cryptography, that could one day work on a global scale.

Quantum cryptography scrambles data using the laws of quantum mechanics, relying on a concept known as entanglement to ensure absolutely security.

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  • well,i disagree with this.

    • 02 Sep, 2008
    • Posted by: sara sara
  • If I have a Quantum computer ,??????????????????

    • 28 Nov, 2008
    • Posted by: he yi