Quantum Cryptography

Technology

Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. Turing Award Recognition

    The ACM awards the duo the highest honor in computing for their foundational work.

  2. First Experimental Proof

    The first successful demonstration of quantum key exchange over a short distance.

  3. BB84 Protocol Published

    Bennett and Brassard publish the first protocol for Quantum Key Distribution.

Stories mentioning Quantum Cryptography 1

security Very Bullish

Turing Award Honors Quantum Cryptography Pioneers Amid Rising Security Risks

Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard have been awarded the 2026 Turing Award for their foundational work in quantum cryptography, specifically the BB84 protocol. Their research, which dates back to the 1980s, provides the theoretical framework for communication systems that are physically impossible to intercept without detection.

2 sources