3 papers
physics.ins-det2025
The QTF-Backbone: Proposal for a Nationwide Optical Fibre Backbone in Germany for Quantum Technology and Time and Frequency Metrology
Tara Cubel Liebisch, Peter Kaufmann, Harald Schnatz +166
The recent breakthroughs in the distribution of quantum information and high-precision time and frequency (T&F) signals over long-haul optical fibre networks have transformative po…
quant-ph2025
DemoQuanDT: A Carrier-Grade QKD Network
P. Horoschenkoff, J. Henrich, R. Böhn +20
Quantum Key Distribution Networks (QKDN) enable secure communication even in the age of powerful quantum computers. In the hands of a network operator, which can offer its service…
quant-ph2023
MadQCI: a heterogeneous and scalable SDN QKD network deployed in production facilities
V. Martin, J. P. Brito, L. Ortiz +23
Current quantum key distribution (QKD) networks focus almost exclusively on transporting secret keys with the highest possible rate. Consequently, they are built as mostly fixed, a…