An Adaptive, Simulation-Driven Design of Scalable and Resilient Quantum Internet Systems Using Entanglement- Centric Networking Paradigms

Abstract

The realization of a large-scale Quantum Internet is a long-term objective of quantum information science, aiming to interconnect quantum devices through the reliable distribution of entanglement across long distances. Unlike classical networks, quantum networks are constrained by decoherence, probabilistic operations, and the no-cloning theorem, which fundamentally alter network design principles. This paper presents a new simulation-driven study of a scalable and resilient Quantum Internet architecture based on adaptive, entanglement-centric networking. A detailed system model is developed, incorporating realistic quantum channel noise, memory decoherence, and repeater-assisted communication. Novel fidelity-aware routing and resource-adaptive entanglement management strategies are evaluated through extensive simulations. Mathematical models, algorithmic pseudocode, and performance analysis demonstrate how adaptive control significantly improves end-to-end fidelity and network throughput under non-ideal conditions. The results provide actionable design insights for future experimental and large-scale quantum networking deployments.