Quantum Cryptography and Post-Quantum Cryptography

  1. Future Directions and Emerging Technologies
    1. Quantum Cryptography Evolution
      1. Device-Independent Protocols
        1. Quantum Repeater Networks
          1. Chip-Scale Integration
            1. Room-Temperature Operation
            2. Post-Quantum Cryptography Advancement
              1. New Mathematical Problems
                1. Algorithm Optimization
                  1. Standardization Expansion
                    1. Implementation Maturation
                    2. Quantum-Safe Migration
                      1. Transition Planning
                        1. Legacy System Updates
                          1. Risk Assessment
                            1. Timeline Coordination
                            2. Regulatory and Policy Considerations
                              1. Government Standards
                                1. International Cooperation
                                  1. Export Control Issues
                                    1. Privacy Regulations
                                    2. Commercial and Industrial Applications
                                      1. Financial Services Security
                                        1. Healthcare Data Protection
                                          1. Critical Infrastructure
                                            1. Consumer Applications
                                            2. Research Frontiers
                                              1. Quantum Advantage Verification
                                                1. New Cryptographic Primitives
                                                  1. Quantum Machine Learning Security
                                                    1. Quantum Blockchain Concepts