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Record Nr.

UNINA9910897986403321

Autore

Luo Ming-Xing

Titolo

Quantum Networks : Introduction and Applications / / by Ming-Xing Luo

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

981-9762-26-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (387 pages)

Disciplina

530.12

003.54

Soggetti

Quantum computing

Quantum communication

Quantum physics

Quantum computers

Quantum Information

Quantum Communications and Cryptography

Quantum Physics

Quantum Computing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Mathematical Foundations  -- Quantum Internet -- Quantum Network Communication -- QKD on Quantum Networks -- Distributed Quantum Computations -- Distributed Quantum Games -- Secure Quantum Cloud Computing -- Nonlocality in Quantum Network -- Compatibility of Quantum Networks.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly advancing research in quantum networks, both in theory and application. While the classical internet has become essential in our daily lives, its communication techniques have limitations, such as vulnerability to interception and eavesdropping. Quantum networks, by transmitting quantum qubits, address these security concerns using the principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition, no-cloning, and Heisenberg uncertainty. Kimble first proposed the concept of a quantum internet in 2008, envisioning a network that harnesses quantum devices and laws to transmit information. Wehner and



colleagues reviewed the steps necessary to achieve a quantum internet in 2018, outlining development stages leading to increasingly powerful applications. While a fully functional quantum internet is still in progress, significant advances have been made through experiments, such as satellite-based quantum key distribution networks and quantum metropolitan area networks. This book aims to provide a unified theoretical framework for students and researchers interested in the quantum internet, offering insights into topics like network communication theory, secure communication, distributed computation, nonlocality, and quantum configuration. By presenting cutting-edge research and potential applications in the field of quantum information processing, including the quantum internet, this book stands out as a valuable resource for beginners, undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers in physics, computer science, and information science. It bridges the gap between theoretical perspectives and practical applications, offering a comprehensive guide to the exciting possibilities of quantum networks.