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Frontiers in Physics

Quantum Cooperative Multicast in a Quantum Hybrid Topology Network

Si‐Yi Chen, Gang Xu, Xiu‐Bo Chen, Tao Shang, Yixian Yang

Published Apr 28, 2022• 4 citations
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Abstract

Quantum multicast is a significant transmission mode in a multiparty communication scenario. Multisource collaboration can further enhance the efficient multicast. However, it remains a challenge to realize quantum multicast with a cooperative way in a complex topology network. In this article, we propose a scheme of quantum cooperative multicast in a hybrid topology network. It provides information aggregation and simultaneous multipoint transmission services. First, collaborative information aggregation allows central network data to be integrated into the aggregation node. By exploiting the quantum multicast mode, the aggregation node can simultaneously deliver integrated quantum states to multiple targets. Second, our scheme is feasible for dynamic network expansion. It is capable of extending the network architecture iteratively, while the peer network requests can be handled in parallel. Finally, the new scheme shows great application potential in the distributed quantum network. It is a promising candidate for the implementation of quantum data disaster backup in future.

DOI
10.3389/fphy.2022.842035

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