The energy sector is expected to undergo significant changes in the coming decades with
the advent of new technologies, including smart grid development, microgrid expansion …

Practical quantum networking architectures are crucial for scaling the connection of quantum
resources. Yet quantum network testbeds have thus far underutilized the full capabilities of …

Quantum computing is an emerging technology with potentially far-reaching implications for
national prosperity and security. Understanding the timeframes over which economic …

Smart grid solutions enable utilities and customers to better monitor and control energy use
via information and communications technology. Information technology is intended to …

We present the architecture and near-term use cases for a first-generation commercial
quantum network. We define the foundational hardware and software elements required to …

Hydropower facilities are often remotely monitored or controlled from a centralized remote
control room. Additionally, major component manufacturers monitor the performance of …

The evolution of quantum networking requires architectures capable of dynamically
reconfigurable entanglement distribution to meet diverse user needs and ensure tolerance …

We investigate the problem of fast and secure packet routing in multi-hop Quantum Key
Distribution (QKD) networks. We consider a practical trusted-node setup where a QKD …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) provides a secure method to exchange encrypted
information between two parties in a quantum communication infrastructure (QCI). The …

This paper considers the problem of secure packet routing at the maximum achievable rate
in a Quantum key distribution (QKD) network. Assume that a QKD protocol generates …