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Journal of Physics Conference Series

International standardisation of quantum optical interconnect

Richard Pitwon, Bernard Lee

Published Nov 1, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract In this paper we introduce the latest developments in the standardisation of quantum optical interconnect, in particular the formation of a new IEC standards committee on quantum optical interconnect and the first efforts to standardise a new category of “quantum grade” optical interconnect.
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10.1088/1742-6596/3134/1/012003

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