Detailed Project Content 1. Introduction and Motivation Context: 6G networks are expected to launch by 2030, surpassing 5G with 100x faster speeds (up to 1 Tbps), sub-millisecond latency, and support for billions of connected devices. Security remains a critical challenge due to increasing cyber threats and data privacy concerns. Problem Statement: Classical encryption methods (e.g., RSA, AES) are vulnerable to quantum computing attacks. Future networks require inherently secure communication protocols and scalable architectures to handle massive data traffic. Objective: Develop a 6G network architecture integrating quantum communication for security and AI for resource optimization, validated through simulations and a small-scale prototype. Relevance to ICNF: Aligns with ICNF’s focus on innovative network technologies, addressing security, scalability, and sustainability in future networks. 2. Proposed Architecture The architecture combines classical 6G components with quantum communication layers: Core Components: Terahertz (THz) Bands: Enable ultra-high-speed data transmission for 6G. AI-Driven Network Slicing: Dynamically allocates resources for diverse applications (e.g., holographic communication, VR/AR, IoT). Quantum Key Distribution (QKD): Ensures unbreakable encryption using quantum mechanics principles (e.g., BB84 protocol). Quantum Entanglement: Explores entanglement-based communication for instant data transfer over short distances. Layers: Physical Layer: Hybrid classical-quantum channels using fiber optics and free-space optics for QKD. Network Layer: Quantum repeaters and AI-optimized routing protocols to minimize latency and maximize throughput. Application Layer: Secure APIs for smart city platforms, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare IoT. Sustainability: Energy-efficient quantum nodes and AI-driven power optimization to reduce the carbon footprint of 6G networks.

Detailed Project Content 1. Introduction and Motivation Context: 6G networks are expected to launch by 2030, surpassing 5G with 100x faster speeds (up to 1 Tbps), sub-millisecond latency, and support for billions of connected devices. Security remains a critical challenge due to increasing cyber threats and data privacy concerns. Problem Statement: Classical encryption methods (e.g., RSA, AES) are vulnerable to quantum computing attacks. Future networks require inherently secure communication protocols and scalable architectures to handle massive data traffic. Objective: Develop a 6G network architecture integrating quantum communication for security and AI for resource optimization, validated through simulations and a small-scale prototype. Relevance to ICNF: Aligns with ICNF’s focus on innovative network technologies, addressing security, scalability, and sustainability in future networks. 2. Proposed Architecture The architecture combines classical 6G components with quantum communication layers: Core Components: Terahertz (THz) Bands: Enable ultra-high-speed data transmission for 6G. AI-Driven Network Slicing: Dynamically allocates resources for diverse applications (e.g., holographic communication, VR/AR, IoT). Quantum Key Distribution (QKD): Ensures unbreakable encryption using quantum mechanics principles (e.g., BB84 protocol). Quantum Entanglement: Explores entanglement-based communication for instant data transfer over short distances. Layers: Physical Layer: Hybrid classical-quantum channels using fiber optics and free-space optics for QKD. Network Layer: Quantum repeaters and AI-optimized routing protocols to minimize latency and maximize throughput. Application Layer: Secure APIs for smart city platforms, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare IoT. Sustainability: Energy-efficient quantum nodes and AI-driven power optimization to reduce the carbon footprint of 6G networks.