Abstract
We propose and implement a software-defined network architecture that integrates the QKD SDN Controller within the QKD node, enabling it to use quantum keys to secure its communication with SDN agents while optimizing QKD-keys consumption.
Software-defined quantum network using a QKD-secured SDN controller and encrypted messages
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