We study the performance (rate and fidelity) of distributing multipartite entangled states in a
quantum network through the use of a central node. Specifically, we consider the scenario …

We study a quantum entanglement switch that serves k users in a star topology. We model
variants of the system using continuous-time Markov chains (CTMCs) and obtain …

Quantumnetworking is emerging as a new research area to explore the opportunities of
interconnecting quantum systems through end-to-end entanglement of qubits at …

The quantum internet is envisioned as the ultimate stage of the quantum revolution, which
surpasses its classical counterpart in various aspects, such as the efficiency of data …

Quantum switches are envisioned to be an integral component of future entanglement
distribution networks. They can provide high quality entanglement distribution service to end …

Quantum networks are considered as a promising future platform for quantum information
exchange and quantum applications, which have capabilities far beyond the traditional …

In the technologically changing world, the demand for ultra‐reliable, faster, low power, and
secure communication has significantly risen in recent years. Researchers have shown …

Distributing entanglement over long distances is one of the central tasks in quantum
networks. An important problem, especially for near-term quantum networks, is to develop …

Protocols that exploit quantum communication technology offer two advantages: they can
either extend or render feasible the capabilities of their classical counterparts, or they exhibit …

We consider entanglement-based quantum networks, where multipartite entangled resource
states are distributed and stored among the nodes and locally manipulated upon request to …