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Abhishek Parakh,

Mahadevan SubramaniamAuthors Info & Claims

Ubiquity, Volume 2022, Issue August

Article No.: 1, Pages 1 - 14

https://doi.org/10.1145/3547493

Published: 17 August 2022 Publication History

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While quantum computing faces many implementation challenges, practical quantum communication technologies exist today. This means quantum networking services such as quantum key distribution (QKD) can already be utilized. Adoption of quantum technologies into existing infrastructure will likely evolve into fully-fledged quantum networks that grow in tandem with advances in quantum computing. This article describes the unique challenges, evolving stakeholders, and possible architectural components of the coming quantum internet.

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