Exploring the Potential of Quantum Technology for SFC Management & VNF Chain Ordering
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Abstract
This decade has seen an explosion of exploration into softwarisation and virtualization of network functions and services for 6G communication networks and beyond. The concept of service function chaining (SFC) is becoming increasingly integral to proposed solutions that are able to fulfill network requests and services while adhering to the sophisticated key performance indicators (KPIs) of 6G communications and the tactile internet. But new technologies are needed to achieve the set-out cutting-edge requirements and next-generation numbers for low latency, energy efficiency, etc. without suffering from the traditional trade-offs observed when using existing classical technology. Quantum technology is a promising candidate to achieve this, given how it utilizes unique quantum mechanical phenomena like quantum entanglement and quantum interference to resolve problems in a manner often simply non-existent from a classical standpoint. In this paper, we explore utilization of quantum entanglement technology for a specific network scenario involving chains of virtualized network functions (VNFs) that together offer equivalent network functionality, and we discuss some potential advantages of using quantum networks that make use of quantum entanglement over classical technology networks.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2024 IEEE Conference on Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networks, NFV-SDN 2024 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (electronic) | 979-8-3503-8053-8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | IEEE Conference on Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networks (NFV-SDN) |
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| ISSN | 2832-224X |
Conference
| Title | 2024 IEEE Conference on Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networks |
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| Abbreviated title | IEEE NFV-SDN 2024 |
| Conference number | 10 |
| Duration | 5 - 7 November 2024 |
| Website | |
| Location | Praiamar Natal Hotel & Convention |
| City | Natal |
| Country | Brazil |
External IDs
| ORCID | /0000-0001-8469-9573/work/184003924 |
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Keywords
Sustainable Development Goals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Keywords
- Quantum Entanglement, Quantum Network, SFC Management, Tactile Internet, VNF ordering