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1.Quantum Physics versus Classical Physics 2.Quantum Computer 3.Quantum Encryption 4.China 5.Possible Implications Overview
“The world is in the midst of a second quantum revolution.” Jonathan P. Dowling & Gerard J. Milburn
1.The theoretical basis of modern physics that explains the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic level. 2.Quantum physics is qualitatively different than what we experience in our everyday lives. 3.The quantum world is at the very smallest scale of reality. 4.It is random and interconnected. 5.How can we take these tiny elements and blow up their capabilities? What is Quantum?
Quantum Entanglement
Spooky action from a distance.
The Quantum Computer
A nation’s success in military operations often rises and falls on the basis of how well it communicates. When a nation does not secure its communications effectively, its enemies intercept and read its communications and win thereby military and diplomatic advantages. Southeast Asia: Working Against the Tide National Security Agency 1970
Evolution of Cryptography
Diffie-Hellman (DH) algorithm 1976 Public Key Distribution Rivest, Shamir, Alderman (RSA) 1977 Evolution of Cryptography
Charles H. Bennett & Gilles Brassard BB84 Protocol Evolution of Cryptography The next step?
Guo Guangcan Est 2001
Pan Jianwei Thousand Talents Program
Alice Eve Bob Quantum Encryption
Quantum Encryption
Classical Channel Quantum Encryption
Process A 0 1 Machine A Quantum Encryption
Machine B Process B 0 ? Quantum Encryption
Machine BMachine A Quantum Encryption
75% Quantum Encryption
50% Right machine 50% Wrong machine Quantum Encryption
Quantum Encryption
Options 1.Fiber Optic Cable 2.Teleportation Transmitting the Data
Image source: Science Daily Fiber Optic Cable Transmitting the Data
Image source: Wired Teleportation Transmitting the Data
Image source: Wired Transmitting the Data “A functional satellite-based quantum communication system would give the Chinese military the ability to operate further afield without fear of message interception.” Matthew Luce Defense Group Inc. Center for Intelligence Research and analysis
2004: 125-km fiber point-to point QKD experiment 2005: Provided an “experimental demonstration of five-photon entanglement and open-destination teleportation. 2006: Quantum teleportation of a two-particle system. 2007: Creation of first quantum router. 2009: Built the world's first quantum encrypted government network. 2012: Teleportation of multiple photons 97 km. China
2012: China designated quantum information technology as one four key areas of scientific research in the next 15 years. 2016: To launch the first “Chinese Quantum Science Satellite.” China
South China Morning Post Nov 2014
Possible Implications Quantum computerQuantum encryption Can break modern day encryption systems Can solve complex questions Economic advantage Theoretically unbreakable Economic advantage Research and Development Research in quantum apps can expose weaknesses in a network should another nation win the race.