DIN Standards Committee Information Technology and IT Applications
Design aspects of quantum communication networks
Abstract
The document will cover, among others, the following aspects: − Develop a forward-looking perspective on quantum communication technologies − Discuss a general design of quantum communication network infrastructures. Depending on the level of development the work can be extended beyond the envisaged roadmap, in order to ensure harmonization. − Analyse current concepts of end-to-end entanglement distribution and operational quantum repeaters and quantum memories to define building blocks, including enabling technologies, hardware and software. − Compare the development stages and state-of-the-art of the different building blocks needed for deployment of both quantum communication networks themselves but also interfaces to envisaged applications. − Identify critical milestones, research directions, and standardization activities needed for such networks. − Identify feasibility studies and recommend steps for upgrading from current QKD network solutions to next-generation quantum communication infrastructures. NOTE The document is aligned with the deliverable D4.10 “Roadmap on standardization of general communication” of the task T4.5 “Quantum Communication Networks” of the project StanQuTe
Begin
2025-07-24
WI
JT022015
Planned document number
prCEN/CLC/TR XXX-JT022015
Responsible national committee
NA 043-02-05 AA - Quantum Technologies
Responsible european committee
CEN/CLC/JTC 22/WG 4 - Quantum Communication and Quantum Cryptography
