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- 10.1016/j.osn.2026.100870
- May 1, 2026
- Optical Switching and Networking
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- Optical Switching and Networking
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- Mar 1, 2026
- Optical Switching and Networking
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- Mar 1, 2026
- Optical Switching and Networking
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- 10.1016/j.osn.2025.100831
- Jan 1, 2026
- Optical Switching and Networking
- Andrei N Ribeiro + 3 more
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- 10.1016/s1573-4277(26)00004-4
- Jan 1, 2026
- Optical Switching and Networking
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- 10.1016/j.osn.2025.100841
- Jan 1, 2026
- Optical Switching and Networking
- Huanlin Liu + 6 more
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- 10.1016/j.osn.2025.100825
- Dec 1, 2025
- Optical Switching and Networking
- Felipe Cézar Maia E Silva + 3 more
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- 10.1016/j.osn.2025.100829
- Dec 1, 2025
- Optical Switching and Networking
- Buniechukwu Njoku + 11 more
This work presents a hybrid quantum–classical architecture that converts entanglement-derived resources including ultra-precise timing, private/common randomness and certified entropy into first-class primitives for 5G networks. Semiconductor quantum-dot sources and correlation electronics distribute photon-pair coincidences, while a layered protocol stack exposes the resulting services to 5G core functions. As a proof-of-concept, we embed a quantum-random-number generator (QRNG) in the 5G Authentication and Key Agreement (AKA) procedure, replacing the pseudo-random RAND generator in Open5GS with an HTTP-served QRNG feed. A simulation of sequential UE attachments shows that the QRNG path increases cumulative control-plane latency by ≈ 12 % and produces isolated Round-Trip-Time (RTT) spikes, yet leaves data-plane efficiency largely unchanged: delivery rate matches the baseline while a flatter pacing profile lowers the risk of queue build-up. These results quantify the performance trade-off of QRNG-enhanced 5G and motivate tighter in-process or hardware QRNG integration in future quantum-enabled mobile networks. • A unified architecture links quantum sources with existing mobile networks. • Layer mapping separates quantum entanglement and data transport clearly. • Integrated quantum randomness scheduling strengthens key security. • The framework guides engineers building future time synchronized hybrid communication networks.
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- 10.1016/j.osn.2025.100828
- Dec 1, 2025
- Optical Switching and Networking
- Yunxin Lv + 4 more