The Madrid Quantum Network: A Quantum-Classical Integrated Infrastructure

• DOI: 10.1364/networks.2019.qtw3e.5
• Publication Date: 2019-10-21T20:42:17Z
• Authors: V. Martin; A. Aguado; P. Salas; A.L. Sanz; J.P. Brito; D. R. Lopez; V. Lopez; A. Pastor; J. Folgueira; H. H. Brunner; S. Bettelli; F. Fung; L. C. Comandar; D. Wang; A. Poppe; M. Peev
• Keywords: Quantum key distribution; Installation

We report on the Madrid Quantum Network, designed to demonstrate that a telecommunications network can also host quantum communications in unified, logical and physical infrastructure.Using new Key Distribution systems paired with modern networking paradigms, we high technology readiness level of QKD installing production facilities running relevant use cases.