Quantum Augmented Network (QuANET)*
Abstract
*Previously part of Next Generation Microelectronics - Advanced Manufacturing Tools The Quantum Augmented Network (QuANET) program is developing quantum-augmented networks that add security and covertness properties inherent in quantum communications to classical, non-quantum, network infrastructures. Today, digital communication paradigms use a network stack that consists of a layered set of software protocols. The higher layers are closer to applications on computers and servers, while the bottom layers are closer to the physical channel implementation. State-of-the-art networks commonly rely on security at the top layers of the stack, assuming that this security also mitigates attacks on lower layers. Unfortunately, advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks are defeating many existing state-of-the-art security capabilities. The QuANET program seeks to augment existing software infrastructure and network protocols with quantum properties to mitigate these attack vectors. QuANET will develop the hardware, protocols, and software tools to enable quantum communications over classical, non-quantum, network infrastructures. QuANET algorithms, protocols, and software infrastructure will facilitate multiplexing quantum photons into classical optical streams, enabling the use of quantum timing and sensing information atop classical information. Integrating quantum photons into classical optical data streams will bring the event detection, node verification, and high-fidelity timing mechanisms of quantum communications into existing classical networks. If successful, QuANET will enable quantum-augmented networking that provides greater security than current classical networks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 6c37d09aa3c8355ded48611fb994fce4
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