In practice, quantum-key-distribution systems rely on sophisticated optical equipment to prepare, transmit and detect the individual polarised photons that make up the key.
ECONOMIST: Secure cryptography is only as safe as its weakest link
Even the relatively tangible repercussions -- such as the loss of indigenous industrial capability and the attendant, increased reliance on foreign suppliers for components of key weapon systems -- are typically dismissed, or at least subordinated to the perceived greater good of developing globalized relationships with trading partners.
For instance, satellite operators can power-down key systems to prevent the possible damage to the systems.
MSN: Solar storms sparked by giant 'magnetic rope,' study finds
Surgeons who do key-hole surgery have used 3D systems like this to train, but UK Haptics see their system as having a more widespread appeal to a large number of nurses.
The 787, the first jetliner made from a majority of lightweight carbon fiber composites, eliminates hot, heavy and hard-to-maintain pneumatic systems that power key parts of the jet.
The videos focus on three key industries with significant potential for intelligent systems - healthcare, retail and manufacturing - all with unique needs and requirements for devices, from kiosks to human machine interface panels (HMI), digital signs and POS terminals.
ENGADGET: Windows Embedded 8 Industry scheduled for release first week of April
Modern, industry-standard communications and transportation systems were two more key infrastructure systems.
Mobeam's patented technology solves the key problem that has limited the progress of mobile commerce - the vast majority of existing POS systems are unable to communicate with smartphones.
ENGADGET: Samsung partners with Mobeam to offer scannable bar codes on the Galaxy S 4
In this three-way arrangement, unionized workers in key industries get high wages, guaranteed employment, rich pension systems and government protection from competition from younger and foreign workers.
The key premise of GEQAF is that equitable delivery good quality education and effective learning experiences requires robust and well-functioning education systems.
But it will face tough competition from BAE Systems, the only company that managed to be a key player in all of the originally conceived software-defined radios that would have been used by Army helicopters, ground vehicles and dismounted troops.
应用推荐