Published onJune 3, 2024BB84: The Pioneering Protocol of Quantum Key DistributionQuantum MechanicsQuantum Key DistributionBB84 ProtocolQuantum CryptographyPhoton PolarizationAlice and BobExplore the science and simplicity behind the BB84 protocol, the cornerstone of quantum key distribution. Learn how Alice and Bob use quantum mechanics to securely share a secret key, even in the presence of an eavesdropper.