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Quantum Communication Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Hank Hogan

Feb 10, 2012 8:12 pm


Quantum communication may be ready for its big debut, but technical issues – such as how to increase transmission distance or construct a quantum repeater – still must be worked out. There are also questions about the commercial viability of the most near-term application, quantum key distribution (QDK). However, there is a clear need, particularly in highly secure settings.

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