Table of Contents - Y Suppl. 98 (11/2025) - Technical considerations towards quantum networks

1	Scope
2	References
3	Definitions
	3.1	Terms defined elsewhere
	3.2	Terms defined in this Supplement
4	Abbreviations and acronyms
5	Introduction
6	Technical considerations of quantum end devices
	6.1	QKD module
	6.2	Quantum sensors
	6.3	Quantum computers
7	Technical considerations of quantum network nodes and quantum links
	7.1	Quantum repeaters
	7.2	Quantum switches
	7.3	Quantum routers
	7.4	Quantum links
8	Other technical considerations for quantum networks
	8.1	The role of conventional digital networks
	8.2	Control and management
	8.3	Addressing
9	Migration scenario of QKDN towards quantum networks
	9.1	Trusted relaying, measurement-assisted relaying and fully quantum networking
	9.2	Migration scenario towards quantum networks
10	Standardization roadmap including technical readiness
	10.1	Assessing standardization readiness for quantum networks
	10.2	Standardization roadmap in ITU-T
	10.3	Implications for Study Group 13
Appendix I – Fundamental technologies for entanglement-assisted quantum networks
	I.1	Quantum state and qubits
	I.2	Quantum entanglement
	I.3	Quantum decoherence and fidelity
	I.4	Entanglement preparation and distribution
	I.5	Quantum teleportation
	I.6	Entanglement purification
	I.7	Quantum error correction
	I.8	Entanglement swapping
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