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Towards a global quantum network

Quantum Physics 2017-11-22 v1 Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics Other Condensed Matter Atomic Physics Optics
Authors: Christoph Simon
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Abstract

The creation of a global quantum network is within reach combining satellite links and quantum memory based approaches. Applications will range from secure communication and fundamental physics experiments to a future quantum internet.

Keywords

quantum networks quantum computing quantum mechanics

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@article{arxiv.1710.11585,
  title  = {Towards a global quantum network},
  author = {Christoph Simon},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1710.11585},
  year   = {2017}
}

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4 pages, 1 figure, commentary for Nature Photonics, unedited version

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