@inproceedings{34943633780d4cf2be4df3a4d9180ce5,
title = "Software-defined quantum communication systems",
abstract = "We show how to extend the paradigm of software-de ned communication to include quantum communication systems. We introduce the decomposition of a quantum communication terminal into layers separating the concerns of the hardware, software, and middleware. We provide detailed descriptions of how each component operates and we include results of an implementation of the super-dense coding protocol. We argue that the versatility of software-de ned quantum communication test beds can be useful for exploring new regimes in communication and rapidly prototyping new systems.",
keywords = "Cognitive radio, Quantum communication, Software-defined systems",
author = "Humble, {Travis S.} and Ronald Sadlier",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.1117/12.2025165",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780819497253",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XI",
note = "Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XI ; Conference date: 26-08-2013 Through 29-08-2013",
}