Entanglement distribution in optical networks
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01/05/2015
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Resumo |
The ability to generate entangled photon pairs over a broad wavelength range opens the door to the simultaneous distribution of entanglement to multiple users in a network by using centralized sources and flexible wavelength-division multiplexing schemes. Here, we show the design of a metropolitan optical network consisting of tree-type access networks, whereby entangled photon pairs are distributed to any pair of users, independent of their location. The network is constructed employing commercial off-the-shelf components and uses the existing infrastructure, which allows for moderate deployment costs. We further develop a channel plan and a network-architecture design to provide a direct optical path between any pair of users; thus, allowing classical and one-way quantum communication, as well as entanglement distribution. This allows the simultaneous operation of multiple quantum information technologies. Finally, we present a more flexible backbone architecture that pushes away the load limitations of the original network design by extending its reach, number of users and capabilities. |
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application/pdf |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
E.T.S. de Ingenieros Informáticos (UPM) |
Relação |
http://oa.upm.es/33020/1/33020MartinezMateoINVE_MEM_2015.pdf http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=2944 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1109/JSTQE.2014.2367241 |
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/ info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
Fonte |
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, ISSN 1077-260X, 2015-05, Vol. 21, No. 3 |
Palavras-Chave | #Informática |
Tipo |
info:eu-repo/semantics/article Artículo PeerReviewed |