Secure, global quantum communications networks

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Abstract

The research in quantum communications networks (QCNs), where multiple users desire to generate a common quantum-secured key, is still in its beginning stage. To solve for the problems of both discrete variable (DV)-and continuous variable (CV)-QKD schemes in a simultaneous manner and enable the next generation of quantum communication networking, in this invited paper we describe a scenario where disconnected terrestrial QCNs are coupled through LEO satellite quantum network forming heterogeneous satellite-terrestrial QCN. This concept will provide an important step in enabling ultimate security for future network infrastructure in the world. The proposed QCNs will be robust against channel impairments, over heterogeneous links. Moreover, the proposed QCNs will provide an unprecedented security level for beyond 5G wireless networks, Internet-of-Things (IoT), optical networks, and autonomous vehicles, to mention few.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2020 22nd International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2020
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781728184234
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2020
Event22nd International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2020 - Bari, Italy
Duration: Jul 19 2020Jul 23 2020

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Transparent Optical Networks
Volume2020-July
ISSN (Electronic)2162-7339

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2020
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBari
Period7/19/207/23/20

Keywords

  • Continuous variable (CV)-QKD
  • Discrete variable (DV)-QKD
  • Postquantum cryptography (PQC)
  • Quantum communications networks (QCNs)
  • Quantum key distribution (QKD)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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