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Entanglement From Sky: Optimizing Satellite-Based Entanglement Distribution for Quantum Networks


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The advancement of satellite-based quantum networks shows promise in transforming global communication infrastructure by establishing a secure and reliable quantum Intern...Show More

Abstract:

The advancement of satellite-based quantum networks shows promise in transforming global communication infrastructure by establishing a secure and reliable quantum Internet. These networks use optical signals from satellites to ground stations to distribute high-fidelity quantum entanglements over long distances, overcoming the limitations of traditional terrestrial systems. However, the complexity of satellite-based entanglement distribution and terrestrial quantum swapping in the integrated network requires joint optimization with satellite assignment, resource allocation, and path selection. To address this challenge, we introduce a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm to solve the optimization problem by leveraging the strengths of both quantum and classical computing. The original problem is decomposed into a master problem and several subproblems using Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition and linearization techniques. Through experiments, this study demonstrates the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed methods in optimizing large-scale networks and managing qubit usage compared to the classical optimization techniques. The findings provide valuable insights for designing and implementing satellite-based entanglement distribution in quantum networks, paving the way for a secure global quantum communication infrastructure.
Published in: IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking ( Volume: 32, Issue: 6, December 2024)
Page(s): 5295 - 5309
Date of Publication: 19 September 2024

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