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4.2.1 Tasks for a Quantum Internet

Course subject(s) Module 4: Quantum Internet (part 1)

A quantum internet sounds great, but why should we want it? What will be the differences between a classical internet and a quantum internet? In this video, David explains some of the tasks that a quantum internet will perform. The most commonly known application of a quantum internet is quantum key distribution, though there are many more potential applications, which David will discuss.

Main takeaways

  • Entanglement swapping and teleportation allow the creation of virtual channels between nodes that have never interacted.
  • Quantum repeaters can be placed between nodes to compensate for transmission losses in quantum channels.
  • Quantum key distribution, clock synchronization and problem-solving in distributed systems are some of the ideal tasks for a quantum network.
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