2^ND Winter School on Practical Quantum Cryptography

The second edition of the Winter School on Practical Quantum Cryptography took place in Switzerland in February 2010.

Participants:

Participants came from 4 different continents to attend the 2nd Winter School

Key Note Speakers:

• Prof. Nicolas Gisin, University of Geneva
• Prof. Renato Renner, ETH, Zurich

Prof. Renator Renner's old style teaching

• Dr. Vadim Makarov, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Dr. Vadim Makarov demonstrating quantum hacking

Hands-on Training:
The program included three hands-on training sessions covering Optical Instrumentation and Photon Counting, Quantum Key Distribution with the Plug and Play platform, Ethernet encryption and network testing.

Dr. Matthieu Legré teaching

Les Diablerets:

PAST EDITIONS

• 1st Winter School (2009)
  
• 2nd Winter School (2010)
• 3rd Winter School (2011)
• 4th Winter School (2012)

Downloads

• Course Material
  (please contact IDQ)
  

Testimonials

“Very good background information, excellent structure of activity as well. An excellent workshop introducing quantum cryptography to newcomers in the field."

Abdul Mirza, Uni KwaZulu-Natal, Durban South Africa

“Adequate combination of theoretical and practical materials.”

Alexander Gorbunov, Taganrog Institute of Technology, Russia

“In summary, I would say that I’ve spent a great week. The main strength of the program was the ID Quantique team. Excellent professional and ….”

Marco Besugo, Portugal

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