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 …

The quantum internet: A synergy of quantum information technologies and 6G networks

GG Rozenman, NK Kundu, R Liu… - IET Quantum …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The quantum internet is a cutting‐edge paradigm that uses the unique characteristics of
quantum technology to radically alter communication networks. This new network type is …

Experimental free-space quantum secure direct communication and its security analysis

D Pan, Z Lin, J Wu, H Zhang, Z Sun, D Ruan… - Photonics …, 2020 - opg.optica.org
We report an experimental implementation of free-space quantum secure direct
communication based on single photons. The quantum communication scheme uses phase …

Quantum key distribution with a hand-held sender unit

G Vest, P Freiwang, J Luhn, T Vogl, M Rau, L Knips… - Physical Review …, 2022 - APS
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a crucial component for truly secure communication,
which enables the leakage of information due to eavesdropper attacks to be analyzed …

[HTML][HTML] Green indoor optical wireless communication systems: Pathway towards pervasive deployment

C Jenila, RK Jeyachitra - Digital Communications and Networks, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Optical Wireless Communication (OWC) offers the high capacity of optical fiber
communication with the flexibility of wireless communication. Since it works in the optical …

Multicarrier multiplexing continuous-variable quantum key distribution at terahertz bands under indoor environment and in inter-satellite links communication

C Liu, C Zhu, X Liu, M Nie, H Yang… - IEEE Photonics …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We propose a continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CVQKD) scheme at terahertz
(THz) bands based on multicarrier multiplexing (MCM) technology. In this scheme, multiple …

Quantum Information Processing, Sensing, and Communications: Their Myths, Realities, and Futures

L Hanzo, Z Babar, Z Cai, D Chandra… - Proceedings of the …, 2025 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The recent advances in quantum information processing, sensing, and communications are
surveyed with the objective of identifying the associated knowledge gaps and formulating a …

A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective

Y Li, H Zhang, C Zhang, T Huang… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the development of quantum technologies, the quantum internet has demonstrated
unique applications beyond the classical internet and has been investigated extensively in …

Information-theoretic secure key sharing for wide-area mobile applications

G Li, H Luo, J Yu, A Hu, J Wang - IEEE Wireless …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the rapid growth of handheld devices in the Internet of Things (loT) networks, mobile
applications have become ubiquitous in everyday life. As technology is developed, so also …

[КНИГА][B] An Introduction to Quantum Communications Networks: Or, how shall we communicate in the quantum era?

M Razavi - 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
This book fills a gap between experts and non-experts in the field by providing readers with
the basic tools to understand the latest developments in quantum communications and its …