Posted on 09/14/2006 10:27:24 PM PDT by snarks_when_bored
I think there is a good chance you are both right. (really)
The problem with using quantum phenomena for your "cryptology" is that the actual data exists in the clear, protected only by some percieved physical barrier.
Good cryptology will leave no actual data in the clear.
On the other hand, there is worthwhile merit in using quantum phenomena to detect the interception of otherwise encrypted data.
Quantum Mechanics was my best quarter when I took the full year of Physical Chemistry. Loved it!
I concede - what I am thinking about is not cryptography.
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