Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

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 …

Increasing incidents of cyber attacks and evolution of quantum computing poses challenges
to secure existing information and communication technologies infrastructure. In recent …

The vision of a quantum internet is to fundamentally enhance Internet technology by
enabling quantum communication between any two points on Earth. While the first …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) has demonstrated a great potential to provide future-
proofed security, especially for 5G and beyond communications. As the critical infrastructure …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a technique for distributing symmetric encryption keys
securely using quantum physics. The rate of key distribution is low and decreases …

We provide a broad overview of current quantum communication by analyzing the recent
discoveries on the topic and by identifying the potential bottlenecks requiring further …

Artificial intelligence (AI) and classical machine learning (ML) techniques have
revolutionised numerous fields, including quantum communication. Quantum …

The feasibility of coexisting a quantum channel with carrier-grade classical optical channels
over Hollow Core Nested Antiresonant Nodeless Fibre (HC-NANF) is experimentally …

Optical networks are critical infrastructure supporting vital services and are vulnerable to
different types of malicious attacks targeting service disruption at the optical layer. Due to the …