Practical Routing and Criticality in Large-Scale Quantum Communication Networks

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2509.10908v1
• Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:19:51 GMT
• Title: Practical Routing and Criticality in Large-Scale Quantum Communication Networks
• Authors: Cillian Harney, Stefano Pirandola,
• Abstract summary: In quantum communications, there exists a fundamental rate-loss tradeoff for point-to-point quantum channels.<n>Quantum networks are the solution to overcome point-to-point limitations, but they simultaneously invite a challenging open question.<n>Our work reveals the weaknesses of applying single-path routing protocols within quantum networks.
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• Abstract: The efficacy of a communication network hinges upon both its physical architecture and the protocols that are employed within it. In the context of quantum communications, there exists a fundamental rate-loss tradeoff for point-to-point quantum channels such that the rate for distributing entanglement, secret keys, or quantum states decays exponentially with respect to transmission distance. Quantum networks are the solution to overcome point-to-point limitations, but they simultaneously invite a challenging open question: How should quantum networks be designed to effectively and efficiently guarantee high rates? Now that performance and physical topology are inexorably linked, this question is not easy, but the answer is essential for a future quantum internet to be successful. In this work, we offer crucial insight into this open question for complex optical-fiber quantum networks. Using realistic descriptions of quantum networks via random network models and practical end-to-end routing protocols, we reveal critical phenomena associated with large-scale quantum networks. Our work reveals the weaknesses of applying single-path routing protocols within quantum networks, observing an inability to achieve reliable rates over long distances. Adapting novel algorithms for multi-path routing, we employ an efficient and practical multi-path routing algorithm capable of boosting performance while minimizing costly quantum resources.

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