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Workshop on Quantum Networks and Distributed Quantum Computing (QuNet)

Towards a common framework for quantum information networking

Thomas R. Beauchamp, Alberto Sebastián-Lombraña, Scarlett Gauthier, Juan José Romero, Vicente Martín Ayuso, Stephanie Wehner, Laura Ortiz Martín

Published Aug 19, 2025• 1 citation
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Abstract

Designing and developing future quantum information networks is currently a cutting-edge topic. However, advances made in quantum cryptographic networks and independently in entanglement-based networks create the need for a unified framework for quantum information networking. This work attempts to set a path to a common paradigm for future quantum information networking.

DOI
10.1145/3749096.3750025

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