Quantum cryptography: basics and technology with Vadim Makarov
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This is a basic introduction into quantum key distribution technology, accessible to undergraduate students and above. The lecture explains society's need for this technology, how quantum cryptography works, shows today's commercial and research hardware, and touches on the question of hacking attacks against it.
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PowerPoint (63 MiB, with videos and animations) http://www.vad1.com/lab/presentations/Makarov-20140930-UWaterloo-phys10-undergrad-seminar.pptx
PDF (6.8 MiB, static images only) http://www.vad1.com/lab/presentations/Makarov-20140930-UWaterloo-phys10-undergrad-seminar.pdf
This lecture was given at University of Waterloo undergraduate physics seminar (Phys10) on September 30th, 2014.
If you are more interested in quantum cryptography technology and have more time, consider watching a longer lecture series by Vadim Makarov: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToOLbdrWst4
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2014-11-14 20:59:21
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