*Quantum key exchange* (QKD for short) is a process in which two parties generate a [[Encryption Key|shared secret key]] using the laws of [[quantum mechanics]]. One algorithm to achieve this is [[BB84]]. Typically, eavesdropping by third parties can also be detected. The generated key is used to transmit data securely using [[Symmetric Encryption|classical encryption methods]]. >[!read]- Further Reading >- [[Asymmetric Encryption]] >- [[Rivest-Shamir-Adleman Algorithm|RSA]] >- [[Quantum Network]] >[!ref]- References