Quantum Network - History of Development

History of Development

Date Developments Notes
Oct 23rd 2003 DARPA Quantum Network becomes fully operational The world’s first quantum encrypted functional network becomes fully operational in BBN Labs
June 2004 DARPA Quantum Network is linked between campuses Dark fibre routed beneath the streets of Cambridge, Massachusetts - used to link Harvard University with the BBN Technologies campus, allowing non-stop quantum cryptography 24/7
Dec 2004 Quantum Network consists of 6 nodes. Four (nodes) are 5 MHz, BBN-built BB84 systems designed for telecommunications fiber and inter-connected by a photonic switch. Two are the electronics subsystems for a high speed free-space system designed and built by NIST.
June 2005 DARPA Quantum Network expands to incorporate first free-space link Allowing quantum keys and communications to be transmitted securely through the air

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