Modeling and Analysis of Quantum Traffic Matrices in Quantum Networks
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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 Internet of Things brings unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges in 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. However, a significant obstacle to the efficient use of these networks is the lack of current status knowledge of network parameters, which is essential for continuous and dynamic management through quantum traffic engineering. In this paper, we propose the novel concept of quantum traffic matrices as a foundational framework to capture the dynamic operational state of quantum networks. We begin by distinguishing classical traffic matrices from their quantum counterparts. We then identify and present mathematical models for eleven key quantum network parameters that are essential to enable continuous and dynamic management of quantum networks. Our approach and results serve as crucial input for the development of quantum traffic engineering strategies, paving the way for intelligent control, optimization, and resilience enhancement of future quantum communication infrastructures.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | GLOBECOM 2025 - 2025 IEEE Global Communications Conference |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| Pages | 3994-3999 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (electronic) | 9798331577810 |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Mar 2026 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | Proceedings - IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM |
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| ISSN | 2334-0983 |
Conference
| Title | 2025 IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM 2025 |
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| Duration | 8 - 12 December 2025 |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan, Province of China |
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Keywords
- Quantum Networks, Quantum Traffic Engineering, Quantum Traffic Matrices