Tools for designing quantum networks

Recent experimental progress has enabled demonstrations of quantum networks. However, many challenges remain to scale these first demonstrations. While quantum networks share similar high-level challenges with their classical counterparts, noticeable differences render many classical approaches of little use, e.g., the unclonability of quantum information or the need to synchronize the parties sharing an entangled state. Quantum networks require novel strategies to enable long-distance communications as well as tools to quantify achievable rates and place requirements on the quantum hardware. In this seminar, I will introduce recent tools for designing quantum networks and evaluating the feasibility of applications such as quantum key distribution.