A Novel Architecture for Future Classical-Quantum Communication Networks

The standardisation of 5G is reaching its end, and the networks have started being deployed. Thus, 6G architecture under study design, to define characteristics guidelines for standardisation. In parallel, communications based on quantum-mechanical principles, named quantum communications, are design standardisation, leading so-called internet. Nevertheless, these research efforts proceeding in without any significant interaction. it essential discuss an possible protocol stack classical-quantum communication networks, allowing effective integration between classical networks. main scope this paper provide a joint quantum-classical considering very recent advancements architectural internet, also defining characteristics, which can be helpful ongoing efforts. For purpose, article discusses some existing processes proposed stacks communications. This aims at highlighting potential points connection differences that may imply future incompatible developments. internet cannot overlook experience gained creation frameworks context.