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Quantum Key Distribution: A Networking Perspective

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Miralem Mehić *
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Marcin Niemiec
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Stefan Raß
马家军 (Jiajun Ma)
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Momtchil Peev
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Alejandro Aguado
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Vicente Martín
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Stefan Schauer
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Andreas Poppe
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Christoph Pacher
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Miroslav Vozňák
DOI:10.1145/3402192delete
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The convergence of quantum cryptography with applications used in everyday life is a topic drawing attention from the industrial and academic worlds. The development of quantum electronics has led to the practical achievement of quantum devices that are already available on the market and waiting for their first application on a broader scale. A major aspect of quantum cryptography is the methodology of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), which is used to generate and distribute symmetric cryptographic keys between two geographically separate users using the principles of quantum physics. In previous years, several successful QKD networks have been created to test the implementation and interoperability of different practical solutions. This article surveys previously applied methods, showing techniques for deploying QKD networks and current challenges of QKD networking. Unlike studies focusing on optical channels and optical equipment, this survey focuses on the network aspect by considering network organization, routing and signaling protocols, simulation techniques, and a software-defined QKD networking approach.
Keywords:
Quantum key distribution
cryptography
network organization
security
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