Recent Progress in Quantum Communication
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 June 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: quantum key distribution; parametric optical processing; digital signal processing; optical polarization manipulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will showcase rapid advancement and cutting-edge research in the field of quantum communication, a critical technology for ensuring information security in the future. It will highlight progress in practical Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, including the deployment of satellite-based QKD for global secure networks and the development of high-rate, long-distance fiber-optic systems. Significant emphasis is placed on overcoming scalability challenges through the integration of quantum repeaters and the exploration of quantum memories to enable efficient entanglement distribution across vast distances.
Furthermore, this issue will explore the burgeoning domain of quantum networks, featuring research on quantum teleportation, the interconnection of quantum processors, and hybrid quantum–classical network architectures. Contributions will also cover the development of robust and miniaturized hardware, such as improved single-photon sources and detectors, which are essential for moving from laboratory demonstrations to real-world applications. This compilation will provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, addressing both theoretical innovations and experimental breakthroughs that are paving the way for a secure quantum internet.
Dr. Dawei Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- quantum key distribution (QKD)
- quantum networks
- quantum internet
- quantum repeaters
- entanglement distribution
- single-photon sources
- quantum cryptography
- satellite QKD
- quantum memories
- integrated quantum photonics
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