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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGLOBECOM 2025 - 2025 IEEE Global Communications Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages3994-3999
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)9798331577810
Publication statusPublished - 19 Mar 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesProceedings - IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM
ISSN2334-0983

Conference

Title2025 IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM 2025
Duration8 - 12 December 2025
CityTaipei
CountryTaiwan, Province of China

Keywords

Keywords

  • Quantum Networks, Quantum Traffic Engineering, Quantum Traffic Matrices