A Secure Quantum Communications Infrastructure for Europe: Technical background for a policy vision
Vision for a European fibre and satellite infrastructure for quantum communications
This document describes a vision for a European terrestrial fibre and satellite infrastructure for quantum communications. It will initially provide quantum-secured distribution of encryption keys to ensure communications confidentiality; other security-linked applications will be progressively added as they reach the necessary technological maturity level. In addition, it will seed the ground for a quantum network connecting quantum computers and quantum sensors, to enhance their performance for societal benefit. Use cases for this secure Quantum Communications Infrastructure are briefly described in telecommunications, data centres, critical infrastructure protection, secured synchronisation, defence, government communications, space-based systems, and distributed quantum computing. A roadmap for its deployment is presented and the challenges to be faced, including at the policy level, are reviewed.
LEWIS Adam;
TRAVAGNIN Martino;
2022-06-28
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC129425
978-92-76-53705-2 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 31133 EN,
OP KJ-NA-31133-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC129425,
10.2760/180945 (online),
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