Quantum information is the branch of physics that explores how the quantum nature of reality can be employed to store, process, and communicate information. This discipline applies principles such as superposition, entanglement, and nonlocality to go beyond classical limitations and enable new forms of secure communication, cryptography, and computation.
In this section, I discuss how quantum effects underlie protocols like BB84 QKD and reveal novel approaches to handling data in ways fundamentally distinct from any classical system.
Quantum information offers insights into the core of quantum mechanics while paving the way for transformative technologies shaping the future of computation and security.
Cryptography: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
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