Initial Considerations about QDKN Protocols
draft-danet-qkdn-considerations-00
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| Authors | Martin Stiemerling , Fabian Seidl , Malte Bauch , Neil-Jocelyn Schark , Johanna Henrich | ||
| Last updated | 2025-04-24 (Latest revision 2024-10-21) | ||
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Abstract
Quantum communication modules connected via a link, either via fiber or free-space communications, have been used since a while to distribute random numbers as secure keys, but there are other use cases, such as time synchronization. By today, a number of research and industrial efforts are underway to built complete networks, primary for secure key distribution, i.e., so-called Quantum Key Distribution Networks (QKDN). This memo briefly explores the space of QKDNs and identifies spots of potentials interest to develop standardized protocols specific for such networks.
Authors
Martin Stiemerling
Fabian Seidl
Malte Bauch
Neil-Jocelyn Schark
Johanna Henrich
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