Quantum Key Distribution Networks: A Quality of Service Perspective

This book provides a comprehensive overview of quantum technology in telecommunication systems, covering practical implementation details, telecommunications techniques, security challenges, and technology approaches. It offers insights from international projects in quantum cryptography and addresses challenges such as network organization, eavesdropping, and future trends in QKD. The book is designed for researchers, advanced-level students, and professionals in quantum technology and applied networking security.

Format: Hardback
Length: 223 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of practical implementation, telecommunication techniques, security, and technological challenges associated with the integration of quantum technology in modern telecommunication systems. The authors, with their extensive practical experience in network technologies and involvement in international projects in quantum cryptography, offer a unique perspective on quantum technology from an engineering telecommunication standpoint. Through a wealth of examples, analogies, illustrations, tables, and features from practical quantum network realizations, the authors provide a comprehensive understanding of quantum technology, highlighting its advantages and addressing the challenges it presents.

The book addresses various challenges posed by quantum technology, including network organization, passive and active eavesdropping, and future trends in quantum key distribution (QKD), such as Software Defined Networking (SDN) with QKD and application QKD in 5G networks. It is organized into eight chapters, each dedicated to a specific thematic unit: Fundamentals of Quantum Key Distribution, QoS architecture/mode, QoS MAC layer, QoS signaling techniques for key management and session negotiation purposes, and QoS routing protocols that optimize key material consumption through equitable utilization of network resources.

Throughout the book, readers are provided with numerous practical solutions, simulation examples, illustrations, and analytical insights, enabling them to distinguish the unique characteristics of quantum technology and grasp the complexities and methodologies involved in practical implementation of quantum cryptography within common telecommunications standards. Researchers and advanced-level students in the fields of quantum technology, applied networking security, and computer science will find this book invaluable for their studies and research endeavors.

Weight: 535g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031066078
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022