A Quantum Traffic Engineering Framework for Optimizing Quantum Link Delay

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Abstract

In today's fast-evolving technological landscape, the Internet of Things (IoT) is fundamentally reshaping how systems connect, interact, and exchange data. As billions of devices become interconnected, the IoT brings both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges across various domains. Emerging technologies, particularly quantum communication networks, offer transformative solutions by enabling ultra-secure data exchange within IoT infrastructures through advanced techniques such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). However, quantum link delay remains one of the key challenges that hinder the effective utilization of these networks. Traffic engineering is a robust method to address this challenge and optimize the performance of quantum networks. This technique involves assessing the current state of the network and making dynamic adjustments based on real-time conditions. Despite its proven benefits in classical systems, its role in quantum networks remains largely unexplored, with no comprehensive framework to date. As a result, in this paper, we propose a framework for quantum traffic engineering and discuss its core components - non-invasive measurements, quantum traffic matrices, data analysis, and performance control. Additionally, we integrate the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm into our framework to minimize the quantum link delay. Ultimately, this work establishes the foundation for researchers in quantum network traffic engineering and sets the stage for continuous, and dynamic monitoring of these networks.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGLOBECOM 2025 - 2025 IEEE Global Communications Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages3988-3993
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3315-7781-0
ISBN (print)979-8-3315-7782-7
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesProceedings - IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM
ISSN2334-0983

Conference

Title2025 IEEE Global Communications Conference
SubtitleSustainable Communications for Ubiquitous Intelligence
Abbreviated titleGLOBECOM 2025
Duration8 - 12 December 2025
Website
LocationTaipei International Convention Center (TICC) & Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC)
CityTaipei
CountryTaiwan, Province of China

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8469-9573/work/217234974

Keywords

Keywords

  • Quantum link delay, Quantum networks, Quantum Traffic Engineering