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Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. Turing Award Recognition

    The ACM awards Bennett and Brassard the highest honor in computer science.

  2. Micius Satellite Success

    China's Micius satellite demonstrates intercontinental QKD, proving the protocol's scalability.

  3. First Experimental Proof

    The first successful QKD transmission is conducted over a distance of 30 centimeters.

  4. BB84 Protocol Published

    Bennett and Brassard propose the first quantum key distribution protocol.

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Turing Award Honors Quantum Cryptography Pioneers Bennett and Brassard

Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard have been awarded the Turing Award for their foundational work in quantum cryptography, specifically the 1984 BB84 protocol. Their research established the first encryption method secured by the laws of physics rather than mathematical complexity, a breakthrough now central to global cybersecurity strategy.

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