Advances in Quantum Cryptography
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Information".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: quantum computing and communications; quantum synchronization; quantum sensing; superradiance; atom–photon interaction; foundation of quantum theory; ultracold atoms; atomtronics
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Interests: quantum key distribution; quantum error correction; geometric phase; quantum bit commitment; quantum networks
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Quantum cryptography originated from Stephen Wiesner's concept of quantum money in the 1970s. Since then, the field has expanded significantly and is now one of the most viable and commercially available quantum technologies. Over the past forty years, there have been substantial advancements, making it an opportune moment to review the progress in quantum communication, including developments in quantum networks, over the last four to five decades.
This Special Issue aims to consolidate the recent progress in quantum cryptography for both discrete and continuous variables. There have also been great strides in quantum networks using hybrid quantum and classical communication protocols. In this issue, we welcome all submissions related to recent advancement in the field.
Prof. Dr. Leong Chuan Kwek
Prof. Dr. Xiang-Bin Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- quantum communication
- quantum key distribution
- quantum teleportation
- integrated photonics
- quantum communication infrastructure
- quantum energy analysis
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