@article{1449508,
      recid = {1449508},
      author = {Mehic, Miralem, and Rass, Stefan, and Fazio, Peppino, and  Voznak, Miroslav,},
      title = {Quantum key distribution networks : a quality of service  perspective /},
      publisher = {Springer,},
      address = {Cham, Switzerland :},
      pages = {1 online resource (xvii, 223 pages) :},
      year = {2022},
      abstract = {This book focuses on practical implementation details,  telecommunication techniques, security and technology  challenges and approaches to implementing quantum  technology in modern telecommunication systems. The authors  use their extensive practical academic and industrial  experience in network technologies and provide details from  international projects in quantum cryptography in which  they actively participate. Using a variety of examples,  analogies, illustrations, tables, and features from  practical quantum network realizations, the authors provide  a unique view of quantum technology from an engineering  telecommunication standpoint, allowing the reader to  identify the advantages and challenges of quantum  technology. This book also addresses challenges posed by  quantum technology such as network organization, passive  and active eavesdropping, and future trends in QKD such as  Software Defined Networking (SDN) with QKD and application  QKD in 5G networks. It is conceived through eight chapters  by treating the following thematic units separately:  Fundamentals of Quantum Key Distribution, QoS  architecture/mode, QoS MAC layer, QoS signaling techniques  for key management and session negotiation purpose and QoS  routing protocols that minimize the consumption of key  material through the equitable utilization of network  resources when finding an optimal path. Through numerous  information on practical solutions, simulation examples,  illustrations, and analysis, readers can easily distinguish  the specificity of quantum technology and understand the  challenges and methods of practical implementation of  quantum cryptography in common telecommunications  standards. Researchers working in quantum technology and  applied networking security as well as advanced-level  students studying computer science and electrical  engineering will benefit from this book. Professionals  working within these related fields will also benefit from  this book.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1449508},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06608-5},
}