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The Quantum Internet (Technical Version)

The Quantum Internet (Technical Version)

Authors :
Rohde, Peter P.
Huang, Zixin
Ouyang, Yingkai
Huang, He-Liang
Su, Zu-En
Devitt, Simon
Ramakrishnan, Rohit
Mantri, Atul
Tan, Si-Hui
Liu, Nana
Harrison, Scott
Radhakrishnan, Chandrashekar
Brennen, Gavin K.
Baragiola, Ben Q.
Dowling, Jonathan P.
Byrnes, Tim
Munro, William J.
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

Following the emergence of quantum computing, the subsequent quantum revolution will be that of interconnecting individual quantum computers at global level. In the same way that classical computers only realised their full potential with the emergence of the internet, a fully realised quantum internet is the next stage of evolution for quantum computation. This work examines in detail how the quantum internet would evolve in practice, focusing not only on the technology itself but also on the implications it will have economically and politically. We present both original ideas, as well as an extensive review of relevant and related background material. This work begins with a description of classical networks before introducing the key concepts behind quantum networks, such as quantum internet protocols, quantum cryptography, and cloud quantum computing. The work is divided into technical sections (requiring only a basic knowledge of the notation of quantum mechanics), for those interested in mathematical details, as well as non-technical sections for those seeking a more general understanding. We target this work very broadly at quantum and classical computer scientists, classical computer systems, software and network engineers, physicists, economists, artists, musicians, and those just generally curious about the future of quantum technologies and what they might bring to humanity.<br />Comment: 370 pages, comments are welcome; note that apart from a few sections, most of this project has been written before 2021

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2501.12107
Document Type :
Working Paper