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    Quantum Network Digital Twin

    QNDK tool kit for quantum network simulation, emulation and real life quantum network training

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    Quantum Network Digital Twin
    • No-code approach



      Using a simple drag and drop interface, construct a network topology and protocol instruction set without the need for learning a particular simulation framework

    • Execution API



      Using the interface, modify the simulation parameters and send it to the execution API. The simulation outputs are sent back to the interface for further analsys or downloading.

    • Offload computation



      Easily build out your desired network topology, generate the protocol logic in any of the available simulation frameworks, and execute the simulations in the cloud



    Diagram

    The quantum network development kit

    • Network Simulation

      The QNDK platform simplifies simulation design and unifies the quantum network simulation ecosystem in a single application.

    • Run Experiments

      Simulations developed in the QNDK are executed in the cloud via our high-performance simulation cluster.

    • Protocol Builder

      Developing quantum network applications is hard. With the protocol builder tool, we dampen the learning curve by using a “no-code approach” to protocol development.

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    Simulation engines

    Use the right engine for you

    • Each simulation engine supports different features. We’ve integrated various engines to unify the quantum network simulation ecosystem.

    • When developing your simulation, use the engine that is right for you.

    • We're constantly expanding the supported simulation engines.


    Contact

    Please reach out to quantumlab@cisco.com for further information or collaboration opportunities