What's all the hype with quantum? Are you ready for the threats and advancements that are coming? This is an introductory session to the science and technologies that enable quantum networking. This session will begin with a brief introduction to quantum mechanics, with a focus on quantum bits (qubits) and some of their special properties, including superposition, entanglement, and no-cloning (Note: this discussion will include some mathematical concepts and proofs). This will be followed by an overview of quantum networking, including quantum teleportation and entanglement swapping. Finally, we'll bring it all together to outline the building blocks, opportunities, and challenges of building quantum networks, as well as highlight what Cisco is already doing in this exciting space.
