Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a technique for distributing symmetric encryption keys
securely using quantum physics. The rate of key distribution is low and decreases …

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Quantum key distribution (QKD) is an encrypted communication technique based on the
principles of quantum mechanics that ensures communication security by exploiting the …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols generate a same secret key at two nodes which
are at different locations. Such key is used to encrypt and decrypt messages for …

The fundamental architecture and functions of secure key management in a quantum key
distribution (QKD) network with enhanced universal interfaces for smooth key sharing …

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a technique for sharing encryption keys between two
adjacent nodes in an unconditionally secure manner based on quantum theory. From the …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) holds the potential of providing long-term integrity and
confidentiality for data and communications. Currently, many fiber-based QKD systems have …

A quantum key distribution (QKD) network is proposed to allow QKD protocols to be the
infrastructure of the Internet for distributing unconditional security keys instead of existing …

Due to the intrinsic point-to-point characteristic of quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, it
is necessary to study and develop QKD network technology to provide a secure …

Since the QKD network can overcome the distance limitation and expand the point-to-point
QKD system to a multi-user key distribution system, some testing QKD networks have been …