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Quantum Key Exchange With an Airplane

Posted by samzenpus on from the spooky-flight dept.

submeta writes "Researchers in Munich have successfully performed a quantum key exchange between a moving aircraft and a ground station. Quantum key distribution, which exploits the phenomenon of entanglement, offers theoretically perfect encryption (although it can be vulnerable in practice). This advance is an important step on the way to key exchange with a satellite, which could enable practical usage of the technology."

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  1. That BS again by gweihir · · Score: -1, Redundant

    No, it does not work, this is merely a stunt.
    No, it is not needed at all.
    No, it does not improve security. Because it requires perfect functioning of machinery, it decreases security.

    No, I do not want any more stories about this nonsense.

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    Most ACs are not even worth the keystrokes to insult them. Be generically insulted by this and ignored otherwise.