# Outline of the SECOQC Quantum-Key-Distribution Network in Vienna

**Authors:** Andreas Poppe, Momtchil Peev, Oliver Maurhart  
**arXiv:** [0804.0122](https://arxiv.org/abs/0804.0122)  
**Date:** 2008-04-01  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/fr/paper/0804.0122v1/

## Abstract

A Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network is currently implemented in Vienna by integrating seven QKD-Link devices that connect five subsidiaries of SIEMENS Austria. We give an architectural overview of the network and present the enabling QKD-technologies, as well as the novel QKD network protocols.