Quantum Key Distribution Routing Protocol in Quantum Networks: Overview and Challenges
Pankaj Kumar, Neel Kanth Kundu, and Binayak Kar

TL;DR
This paper reviews quantum key distribution routing in quantum networks, discussing design techniques, challenges like decoherence and noise, and outlining future research directions for building efficient, resilient QKD networks.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of quantum routing design methods, challenges, and potential solutions specific to quantum key distribution networks.
Findings
Quantum memory decoherence affects key distribution stability.
Limited communication range poses challenges for network scalability.
Existing QKD networks demonstrate the feasibility but face technical hurdles.
Abstract
The use of quantum cryptography in everyday applications has gained attention in both industrial and academic fields. Due to advancements in quantum electronics, practical quantum devices are already available in the market, and ready for wider use. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a crucial aspect of quantum cryptography, which involves generating and distributing symmetric cryptographic keys between geographically separated users using principles of quantum physics. Many successful QKD networks have been established to test different solutions. The objective of this paper is to delve into the potential of utilizing established routing design techniques in the context of quantum key distribution, a field distinguished by its unique properties rooted in the principles of quantum mechanics. However, the implementation of these techniques poses substantial challenges, including quantum…
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TopicsQuantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
