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2024
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Title

Monitoring Report 1 - Quantum Communication

Other Title
Monitoring Bericht 1 - Quantenkommunikation 2024
Abstract
Due to advances in quantum computing, "quantum-safe" encryption methods will be needed in the future to ensure secure communication. Quantum communication could play a crucial role in this. This report gives an overview of the three generations of quantum communication technologies: quantum key distribution following the prepare & measure principle, entanglement-based quantum key distribution and quantum repeaters. The report analyses the developments in research, industrialization, test infrastructure and market, and shows increasing publication and patenting activities. In addition, funding programs in Germany and Europe as well as international strategies for quantum communication are examined. Finally, challenges and measures to secure technological sovereignty in quantum communication are discussed.
Author(s)
Schmaltz, Thomas  orcid-logo
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI  
Endo, Chie  orcid-logo
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI  
Becher, Christoph
Universität des Saarlandes  
Schmidt, Jessica
Universität des Saarlandes  
Krieg, Linus
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt -PTB-, Braunschweig  
Weymann, Lukas  orcid-logo
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI  
Shirinzadeh, Saeideh  orcid-logo
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI  
Publisher
Fraunhofer ISI  
Project(s)
Schirmprojekt Quantenkommunikation Deutschland  
Funder
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung -BMBF-  
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Rights
CC BY 4.0: Creative Commons Attribution
DOI
10.24406/publica-3285
Language
English
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI  
Keyword(s)
  • Quantum communication

  • Quantum key distribution

  • QKD

  • Quantum repeater

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