The evolution of quantum key distribution networks: On the road to the qinternet

Y Cao, Y Zhao, Q Wang, J Zhang… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

Secure quantum key distribution with realistic devices

F Xu, X Ma, Q Zhang, HK Lo, JW Pan - Reviews of modern physics, 2020 - APS
In principle, quantum key distribution (QKD) offers information-theoretic security based on
the laws of physics. In practice, however, the imperfections of realistic devices might …

A device-independent quantum key distribution system for distant users

W Zhang, T van Leent, K Redeker, R Garthoff… - Nature, 2022 - nature.com
Device-independent quantum key distribution (DIQKD) enables the generation of secret
keys over an untrusted channel using uncharacterized and potentially untrusted devices …

Experimental demonstration of memory-enhanced quantum communication

MK Bhaskar, R Riedinger, B Machielse, DS Levonian… - Nature, 2020 - nature.com
The ability to communicate quantum information over long distances is of central importance
in quantum science and engineering. Although some applications of quantum …

Entanglement-assisted quantum networks: Mechanics, enabling technologies, challenges, and research directions

Z Li, K Xue, J Li, L Chen, R Li, Z Wang… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Over the past few decades, significant progress has been made in quantum information
technology, from theoretical studies to experimental demonstrations. Revolutionary quantum …

Towards real‐world quantum networks: a review

SH Wei, B **g, XY Zhang, JY Liao… - Laser & Photonics …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Quantum networks play an extremely important role in quantum information science, with
application to quantum communication, computation, metrology, and fundamental tests. One …

Quantum key distribution: a networking perspective

M Mehic, M Niemiec, S Rass, J Ma, M Peev… - ACM Computing …, 2020 - dl.acm.org
The convergence of quantum cryptography with applications used in everyday life is a topic
drawing attention from the industrial and academic worlds. The development of quantum …

Sending-or-not-sending with independent lasers: Secure twin-field quantum key distribution over 509 km

JP Chen, C Zhang, Y Liu, C Jiang, W Zhang, XL Hu… - Physical review …, 2020 - APS
Twin-field (TF) quantum key distribution (QKD) promises high key rates over long distances
to beat the rate-distance limit. Here, applying the sending-or-not-sending TF QKD protocol …

Experimental twin-field quantum key distribution through sending or not sending

Y Liu, ZW Yu, W Zhang, JY Guan, JP Chen, C Zhang… - Physical Review Letters, 2019 - APS
Channel loss seems to be the most severe limitation on the practical application of long
distance quantum key distribution. The idea of twin-field quantum key distribution can …

Quantum key distribution secured optical networks: A survey

P Sharma, A Agrawal, V Bhatia… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Increasing incidents of cyber attacks and evolution of quantum computing poses challenges
to secure existing information and communication technologies infrastructure. In recent …