Solaces of quantum

It is essential that cryptography remains well ahead of the hackers, and that's precisely the motivation for a project that uses the quantum mechanical properties of photons to create tamper-proof keys. The future for the protection of sensitive data could be bright. Researchers have uncovered evidence that the quantum mechanical properties of photons (light particles) may be used to generate tamper-proof keys, and this represents a big leap forward in the fight against computer hackers and other cyber security threats.