Secure quantum signatures using insecure quantum channels

Secure quantum signatures using insecure quantum channels
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DOI:
10.1103/physreva.93.032325
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发表时间:
2016-03-17
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影响因子:
2.9
通讯作者:
Andersson, Erika
Andersson, Erika
中科院分区:
物理与天体物理2区
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作者:
Amiri, Ryan;Wallden, Petros;Andersson, Erika

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