Quantum cryptography communication

Author: Ma Ruilin
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Quantum cryptography is currently the most advanced cryptography technology. This book comprehensively and systematically discusses this interdisciplinary field. Chapter 1 introduces the characteristics and development status of quantum cryptography; Chapter 2 briefly discusses the quantum mechanics foundation of quantum cryptography; Chapter 3 discusses single-photon cryptography; Chapter 4 briefly introduces information theory and, based on this, discusses eavesdropping, coordination, and confidentiality enhancement; Chapter 5 briefly introduces quantum optics and, based on this, discusses coherent light quantum cryptography. This book is self-contained and facilitates self-study. Readers interested in quantum cryptography can use this book as a foundational introductory text.