Quantum mechanics and secret communication
pp. 271-273
Abstract
One of the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics, the Heisenberg uncertainty relation, tells us that every quantum measurement significantly influences the observed system. Quantum Cryptography utilizes this feature to guarantee secure communication between Alice (transmitter) and Bob (receiver). In wide contrast to the case of classical communication, where an eavesdropper (Eve) would be able to measure the transmitted signals without arresting Alice's or Bob's attention (Fig. 1, left), in Quantum Cryptography eavesdropping can immediately be detected by Alice or Bob (Fig. 1, right).
Publication details
Published in:
Greenberger Daniel, Zeilinger Anton (1999) Epistemological and experimental perspectives on quantum physics. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 271-273
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-1454-9_29
Full citation:
Zarda Patrick, Chiangga Surasak, Jennewein Thomas, Weinfurter Harald (1999) „Quantum mechanics and secret communication“, In: D. Greenberger & A. Zeilinger (eds.), Epistemological and experimental perspectives on quantum physics, Dordrecht, Springer, 271–273.