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Investigating Coexistence in Quantum Networks Incorporating Classical Optical Amplifiers

Paulina S. Kuo, Anouar Rahmouni, Ya-Shian Li-Baboud, Oliver Slattery

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

We study incorporation of classical amplifiers into quantum networks utilizing coexistence (quantum and classical traffic on the same fiber). Classical optical amplifiers may extend the range of the quantum network.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_at.2026.am3c.6

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