SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 7, 2025Wired

The New Math of Quantum Cryptography

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Quantum cryptographers are developing a revolutionary encryption approach that could withstand attacks even if traditional cryptography fails. Researchers Dakshita Khurana and Kabir Tomer have created a path to practical quantum cryptography by introducing "one-way puzzles" that connect to the difficult matrix permanent problem. Their breakthrough shows quantum encryption could be built on stronger mathematical foundations than classical methods, though the technology isn't ready for practical use yet.

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