Scientific Instrumentation Newsletter - October 2010




NEWS
YEAR-END PROMOTION

ID Quantique is offering a special discount on its scientific instrumentation products for all order received before November 30, 2010.

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3rd Edition of the Winter School on Practical Quantum Key Distribution
Apply soon!

After a very successful 2nd Winter School on Practical Quantum Cryptography, ID Quantique is proud to announce that the third edition will take place in January 2011 in the Swiss Alps. This training will target researchers in academic, industrial and governmental laboratories who want to learn about state-of-the-art practical quantum cryptography and the emerging applications of this promising technology. The program includes key note sessions by renown researchers Prof. Nicolas Gisin (University of Geneva), Prof. Renato Renner (ETHZ) and Dr. Vadim Makarov (Norwegian University of Science and Technology). >> More information






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World Cup Link Secured by Quantum Key Distribution

In the first use of ultra secure quantum encryption at a world public event, a critical communications link has been protected by IDQ's Hybrid Quantum Encryption solution for the duration of the FIFA World Cup competition in Durban. This link was used to transmit vital security information between Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium and the offsite Joint Operations Centre. This deployment was successful, but no eavesdropping attempt was detected.
>> Read press release








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Quantum Key Distribution Becomes More Secure Thanks to International Collaboration

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg have recently developed and tested a technique exploiting imperfections in quantum cryptography systems to implement an attack. Countermeasures were immediately developed and implemented within an ongoing collaboration with leading manufacturer ID Quantique. This collaboration illustrates the way forward for secure QKD.
>> Read more about IDQ's views on QKD security






Exhibitions


COME MEET US
Upcoming exhibtions

IDQ will be presenting its products at the following exhibitions:

  • BIOS, SAN FRANCISCO, USA
    January 22 – 23, 2011, booth 8330
  • PHOTONICS WEST, SAN FRANCISCO, USA
    Photonics West, January 25 – 27, 2011, booth 330.

Visit the Calendar of Events page for up to date information on upcoming exhibitions.




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