Game-Theoretic Strategies for Quantum-Conventional Network Infrastructures

Nageswara S.V. Rao, Chris Y.T. Ma, Fei He

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Abstract

Fundamentally and practically, quantum networks and conventional networks are inextricably tied, since the basic quantum protocols such as teleportation require both networks and the conventional network fiber is also used for the quantum network. A Recursive System of Systems (RSOS) model is developed for quantum-conventional (QC) networks by modeling the correlations at various levels based on the failure and attack modes of quantum, conventional and hybrid components and the propagative effects across QC boundaries. A game-theoretic formulation is developed to capture the cost-benefit trade-offs of the provider in defending against component attacks, using sum-form utility functions. By applying the Nash Equilibrium results, the conditions and sensitivity functions of the survival probabilities of a QC network at different levels are derived using the strong dependencies between quantum and conventional infrastructures. The results provide insights into the dependencies between conventional and quantum networks, including cross QC boundary effects in terms of disruption impact of conventional networks on quantum networks, and vice versa.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 26th International Conference on Information Fusion, FUSION 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798890344854
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event26th International Conference on Information Fusion, FUSION 2023 - Charleston, United States
Duration: Jun 27 2023Jun 30 2023

Publication series

Name2023 26th International Conference on Information Fusion, FUSION 2023

Conference

Conference26th International Conference on Information Fusion, FUSION 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharleston
Period06/27/2306/30/23

Keywords

  • game theory
  • quantum conventional correlations
  • quantum conventional networks
  • recursive system of systems

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