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Optical Fiber Communication Conference

Quantum-Assisted Digital Signature in an SDN-controlled Optical Network

Alessio Giorgetti, Nicola Andriolli, Elisabetta Storelli, Marco Ferrari, Gennaro Davide Paduanelli, Antonino Cacicia, Rudi Paolo Paganelli, Alberto Tarable, Emilio Paolini, Giada Sajeva, Marco Brunero, A. Gagliano, Paolo Martelli, Pietro Noviello, Giovanni Schmid, Alberto Gatto

Published Jan 1, 2024• 1 citation
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Abstract

This demo presents a quantum-assisted digital signature protocol implemen-tation exploiting Quantum Key Distribution devices and Software Defined Networking (SDN) control. The demonstration shows an innovative practical employment of quantum technology in real-world scenarios.
DOI
10.1364/ofc.2024.m3z.6

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