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Activity title:
Military Quantum Internet
Activity Reference:
IST-217
Panel:
IST
Security Classification:
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
Status:
Planning
Activity type:
RTG
Start date:
2024-02-01T00:00:00Z
Actual End date:
2027-02-01T00:00:00Z
Keywords:
communication networks, quantum communications, quantum internet, quantum key distribution, Quantum technologies, secure communications
Background:
There are two closely related quantum technologies found under the common term quantum communications: First, quantum key distribution (QKD) allows to securely generate digital secrets between two parties that communicate over a public (optical) quantum channel. These secrets can then be used to secure conventional, digital communications. Second, quantum state transmission allows the interconnection of spatially separated quantum computing units, either in proximity (e.g., on the same chip or within the same rack in a datacenter) or hundreds of miles apart. The latter technology will most likely be a prerequisite for the development of large-scale quantum computing facilities and quantum information distribution. Similarly, there might be a need to gather quantum sensor information in its quantum state and combine it centrally.
Although there already exist off-the-shelf products for QKD, quantum state transmission is a topic of current research. This is expected, as the number of usable quantum computers is still very low. But when quantum computing becomes commercially relevant, a quantum internet is expected to emerge. For that, quantum networking infrastructure components, which might include not only quantum switching and routing, but also enabling quality of service and quantum network management.
Objectives:
The research task group should identify applications and develop scenarios for military quantum networks, including both quantum key distribution and general quantum information transmission. It should identify the components necessary to build and operate a military quantum internet, research component availability, development timescale, and gaps in technological advancement that would impede the implementation of a military quantum internet. Key technologies for the conventional Internet, like switching, routing, quality of service, multicast transmission, and software defined networking, could serve as a guideline into required quantum equipment and algorithms.
Topics:
• Quantum information transmission
• Quantum computing
• Quantum sensing
• Quantum key distribution
• Complex quantum networks with switching and routing
• Quality of service in quantum networks
• Software defined quantum networks
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Created at 18/10/2023 12:00 by System Account
Last modified at 16/05/2024 17:00 by System Account
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