3 papers
quant-ph2026
Selective Placement of Hollow-Core Fibers for QKD and Classical Communication Coexistence
Giovanni Simone Sticca, Alessandro Gagliano, Memedhe Ibrahimi +3
We investigate the benefits of partially upgrading optical networks with hollow-core fibers for QKD-classical communication coexistence. Results show that upgrading 40% of links in…
quant-ph2025
Routing and Wavelength Assignment with Minimal Attack Radius for QKD Networks
Mengyao Li, Qiaolun Zhang, Zongshuai Yang +4
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) can distribute keys with guaranteed security but remains susceptible to key exchange interruption due to physical-layer threats, such as high-power j…
cs.NI2025
Cost and Power-Consumption Analysis for Power Profile Monitoring with Multiple Monitors per Link in Optical Networks
Qiaolun Zhang, Patricia Layec, Alix May +3
As deploying large amounts of monitoring equipment results in elevated cost and power consumption, novel low-cost monitoring methods are being continuously investigated. A new tech…