Optimising physical parameters of a quantum network based on a loss-jitter trade-off

TL;DR

This paper investigates how to optimize physical parameters in quantum networks by analyzing the trade-offs between loss and jitter, using simulations to identify optimal wavelengths and bandwidths for improved performance.

Contribution

It introduces a simulation-based approach to optimize quantum network parameters considering loss, dispersion, and jitter, highlighting advantageous wavelengths and bandwidths.

Findings

Certain wavelengths and bandwidths offer clear advantages in quantum communication.

Simulations demonstrate the impact of loss and jitter on network performance.

Optimized parameters can enhance the reliability of quantum networks.

Abstract

As quantum communication systems and networks are becoming a commercial reality, clarity on their future infrastructure is increasingly important. Based on the inevitable presence of some amount of loss, chromatic dispersion, and timing jitter, we present simulations to show that certain wavelengths and bandwidths have clear advantages.