At the scientific conference ICQT 2023, which launched the Future Technologies Forum «Computing and communication «Quantum World», introduced quantum technology capable of encrypting data with uncrackable keys.

Russian scientists in collaboration with Chinese colleagues carried out an experiment on the distribution of a quantum cryptographic key using the Chinese satellite Micius between two ground receiving stations. The Russian one was located at the territory of the Zvenigorod Observatory INASAN (Moscow region), and the receiving one - in the Nanshan region (China).

During the experiment, the total volume of the key received at the receiving station amounted to 570 Kbit, the session duration was 217 seconds. The parties exchanged monochrome encrypted images of 256 x 64 pixels. A one-time pad method was used for transmission, with the key length equal to the length of the transmitted message.

Scientists believe that communication channels, encrypted using the method of quantum key distribution, will ensure the information is protected from compromise and unauthorized access.

The Future Technologies Forum is a main platform for discussing the trends of new technologies development in Russia. On July 13 and 14, the Forum's open days will take place with a plenary session and profile discussions. The operator of the Forum is the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development and the Russian Academy of Sciences. Co-organizers: «Russian Railways» and the State Corporation «Rosatom».