[isapros] Re: OT: College Research Paper (Quantum Cryptography)
- From: "Thor (Hammer of God)" <thor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "isapros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <isapros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:14:00 -0700
As I understand it, quantum cryptography not just has the ³potential² of
determining if the traffic is being sniffed, but it actually ³breaks² when
intercepted in any way. It follows the same theory of measuring any quantum
particle? any means we current have to use to measure the speed or direction
of a quantum particle (like bounding another particle off of it and
observing that particle¹s behavior) actually changes the speed and direction
of the quantum particle one is trying to measure in the first place. Same
with the encryption. Any process used (other than the end point reception)
to intercept the particles would end up changing them, thus breaking the
whole thing.
But that is for true ³quantum cryptography² not these guys using photons and
calling it ³quantum.² Bruce Schneier talks about it briefly in Applied
Cryptography, which is a great book to curl up with on a Sunday afternoon.
;)
hth
t
On 10/2/06 6:55 AM, "Gerald G. Young" <g.young@xxxxxxxx> spoketh to all:
> This is way off topic here but given the security background of most on the
> list, I thought I¹d throw this out.
>
> I¹m doing a short (thank goodness!) research paper for a college IT course. I
> chose to write about the security ramifications of quantum computing. In the
> paper I need a minimum of 4 references with at least 1 reference from 3
> different types (web, book, magazine, interview, etc.). I have two different
> types now and an abundance of references I can use. I¹m looking for a third
> of the interview type.
>
> I am just looking for someone who might be in the know with regards to this
> technology and the potential affects it may have on IT security as we know it.
>
> I¹d like to specifically ask questions regarding the potential of quantum
> cryptography being able to determine when someone is listening in on traffic
> (that¹s kewl!).
>
> If there¹s anyone out there who may be familiar with this topic, can you
> please shoot me an email?
> Cordially yours,
> Jerry G. Young II
> Applications Engineer, Platform Engineering
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