Connecting quantum cities: simulation of a satellite-based quantum network

Author:

Yehia RajaORCID,Schiavon Matteo,Marulanda Acosta Valentina,Coopmans Tim,Kerenidis Iordanis,Elkouss David,Diamanti EleniORCID

Abstract

Abstract We present and analyze an architecture for a European-scale quantum network using satellite links to connect Quantum Cities, which are metropolitan quantum networks with minimal hardware requirements for the end users. Using NetSquid, a quantum network simulation tool based on discrete events, we assess and benchmark the performance of such a network linking distant locations in Europe in terms of quantum key distribution rates, considering realistic parameters for currently available or near-term technology. Our results highlight the key parameters and the limits of current satellite quantum communication links and can be used to assist the design of future missions. We also discuss the possibility of using high-altitude balloons as an alternative to satellites.

Funder

Dutch National Growth Fund

Moonshot Research and Development Program

Agence Nationale de la Recherche

HORIZON EUROPE European Innovation Council

Publisher

IOP Publishing

Reference70 articles.

1. Quantum internet: a vision for the road ahead;Wehner;Science,2018

2. The security of practical quantum key distribution;Scarani;Rev. Mod. Phys.,2009

3. Quantum leader election;Ganz;Quantum Inf. Process.,2009

4. Quantum secret sharing;Hillery;Phys. Rev. A,1999

5. Quantum communication complexity;Brassard;Found. Phys.,2003

同舟云学术

1.学者识别学者识别

2.学术分析学术分析

3.人才评估人才评估

"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811{复制后删除}0370

www.globalauthorid.com

TOP

Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司
京公网安备11010802033243号  京ICP备18003416号-3