Quantum computing offers the potential to solve certain complex problems, yet, scaling monolithic processors remains a major challenge. Modular and distributed architectures are proposed to build large-scale quantum systems while bringing the security advantages of quantum communication. At present, this requires accurate and computationally efficient models of quantum links across different scales to advance system design and guide experimental prototyping. In this work, we review protocols and models for estimating latency, losses, and fidelity in quantum communication primitives relying on quantum state distribution via microwave photons. We also propose a scalable simulation framework to support the design and evaluation of future distributed quantum computing systems.
@article{arxiv.2505.08577,
title = {Modeling Quantum Links for the Exploration of Distributed Quantum Computing Systems},
author = {Sahar Ben Rached and Zezhou Sun and Junaid Khan and Guilu Long and Santiago Rodrigo and Carmen G. Almudéver and Eduard Alarcón and Sergi Abadal},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2505.08577},
year = {2025}
}