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Accelerating the Use of Classical Infrastructure to Implement Quantum Networks

Robert Broberg, Lee C. Bassett, Jonathan Smith

Published Jan 1, 2022• 0 citations
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Abstract

For emerging quantum networks to coexist with the classical internet, they must conform to existing specifications. We examine the architectural model of the internet, especially physical layer requirements, and we propose data link layer standardization.
DOI
10.1364/quantum.2022.qtu2a.29

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