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[1] Quantum cryptographic key distribution
Secret communications where a sender and receiver can safely share a private key by taking advantage of quantum mechanics. One of the characteristics of quantum mechanics is that it can make the act of eavesdropping detectable, allowing for a key distribution method that has absolute physical security.
[2] Single-photon emitter
A light source capable of emitting a string of pulses that are each a single photon. This can be achieved by quantum dots, atoms, or ions with discrete energy levels, but only quantum dots can achieve wavelengths suited to communications at present. The ideal is the ability to never emit two or more photons per pulse, nor to emit zero photons.
[3] Quantum dot
A grain-like structure measuring several tens of nanometers in size that can confine an electron in three dimensions. When an electron is confined in this nanocrystal, the electron density of states is completely discrete. This has previously been applied to lasers, optical amplifiers, and single-photon emitters. In 1982, Professors Yasuhiko Arakawa and Hiroyuki Sakaki put forward the general concept of quantum dots.
[4] Time-bin coding optical transmissions
An encoding method for quantum states using single photons. Measures the difference in a single photon's phase (timing) with an optical interferometer. Tolerant of disturbances on the transmission path, this encoding method is designed for single-photon quantum cryptographic transmissions in practical use.
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Date: 10 September, 2010
City: Tokyo and Kawasaki
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