QKDNode: Trusted Quantum Relays, CV/DV Transceivers & Zero-Trust Optical Switching

Hardware blueprint for trusted quantum repeater nodes: discrete-variable (DV) and continuous-variable (CV) transceivers, micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) optical matrix switches, hop-by-hop authentication, and cryptographic zero-trust routing.

Quantum Execution & Architectural Modes

End-to-End Quantum Architecture Stack

Performance Metrics & Coherence Telemetry: < 1.8% (Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER)) | > 99.4% (Entanglement Fidelity) | < 800ns (Pauli Frame Frame Tracking) | < 0.8 µrad (LaserISL Optical Pointing (PAT))

Core Engineering Specifications

Scholarly Research & Technical Whitepapers

Related Cluster Architecture Specifications