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Design aspects of quantum communication networks prCEN/CLC/TR XXX

Scope

The document will cover, among others, the following aspects:
− Develop a forward-looking perspective on quantum communication technologies
− Discuss a general design of quantum communication network infrastructures. Depending on the level of development the work can be extended beyond the envisaged roadmap, in order to ensure harmonization.
− Analyse current concepts of end-to-end entanglement distribution and operational quantum repeaters and quantum memories to define building blocks, including enabling technologies, hardware and software.
− Compare the development stages and state-of-the-art of the different building blocks needed for deployment of both quantum communication networks themselves but also interfaces to envisaged applications.
− Identify critical milestones, research directions, and standardization activities needed for such networks.
− Identify feasibility studies and recommend steps for upgrading from current QKD network solutions to next-generation quantum communication infrastructures.
NOTE The document is aligned with the deliverable D4.10 “Roadmap on standardization of general communication” of the task T4.5 “Quantum Communication Networks” of the project StanQuTe