Exploring the Potential of Quantum Network Simulators to Guide the Development of Quantum Network Tomography

Just like classical networks, quantum networks will require tools to diagnose problems and monitor performance. In classical computer networks, the quality of a given network is assessed using network tomography techniques, however, no equivalent has been developed for a quantum network. In order to address this need, we investigate how to utilize quantum network simulators as a virtual quantum network laboratory for developing quantum network tomography protocols. Quantum network simulators allow complete network customization, enabling us to alter parameters of the network such as error rates and network topologies in order to identify characteristics of network errors. We will discuss how to identify and characterize types of error such as coherent Pauli errors within a network through protocols developed on simulated testbeds.