Resilient Entanglement Distribution in a Multihop Quantum Network

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2407.20443v1
• Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:42:08 GMT
• Title: Resilient Entanglement Distribution in a Multihop Quantum Network
• Authors: Muneer Alshowkan, Joseph M. Lukens, Hsuan-Hao Lu, Nicholas A. Peters,
• Abstract summary: We introduce multihop quantum networks to improve network reach and resilience. We present multihop two-qubit polarization-entanglement distribution within a quantum network at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory campus.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: The evolution of quantum networking requires architectures capable of dynamically reconfigurable entanglement distribution to meet diverse user needs and ensure tolerance against transmission disruptions. We introduce multihop quantum networks to improve network reach and resilience by enabling quantum communications across intermediate nodes, thus broadening network connectivity and increasing scalability. We present multihop two-qubit polarization-entanglement distribution within a quantum network at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory campus. Our system uses wavelength-selective switches for adaptive bandwidth management on a software-defined quantum network that integrates a quantum data plane with classical data and control planes, creating a flexible, reconfigurable mesh. Our network distributes entanglement across six nodes within three subnetworks, each located in a separate building, optimizing quantum state fidelity and transmission rate through adaptive resource management. Additionally, we demonstrate the network's resilience by implementing a link recovery approach that monitors and reroutes quantum resources to maintain service continuity despite link failures -- paving the way for scalable and reliable quantum networking infrastructures.

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