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  • 1School of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0430, USA.

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|March 16, 2007
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We propose a novel quantum network design using multiplexed quantum nodes. This approach makes long-distance quantum communication robust against the limitations of quantum memory coherence times.

Area of Science:

  • Quantum Information Science
  • Quantum Communication Networks

Background:

  • Long-distance quantum communication is crucial for secure messaging and distributed quantum computing.
  • Current quantum repeater proposals are limited by the short coherence times of quantum memory elements, impacting communication rates due to fiber optic losses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a quantum network architecture that overcomes the sensitivity of quantum repeaters to memory element lifetimes.
  • To enable robust and efficient long-distance quantum communication.

Main Methods:

  • A novel approach involving the multiplexing of quantum nodes is proposed.
  • This architecture aims to create quantum networks that are largely insensitive to the coherence times of quantum memory.

Main Results:

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  • The proposed multiplexing strategy is expected to significantly enhance the resilience of quantum networks.
  • This method should mitigate the exponential decrease in communication rates typically caused by optical fiber losses.

Conclusions:

  • Quantum networks can be constructed to be largely insensitive to quantum memory coherence times.
  • This advancement paves the way for more practical and scalable quantum communication systems.