Quantum network

Quantum networks facilitate the transmission of information in the form of qubits, between physically separate quantum processors. Quantum processors are linked in a quantum network by the communication of qubits between them. This creates more computing potential. This would analogous to the 'Computer cluster' of classical computing where more than one computer work as a single unit. More and more computers can be added to this system. Currently, quantum processors are only separated by short distances. 

Quantum internet applications requires only modest quantum processors. These are used in quantum communications where qubits are sent from one quantum processor to another over longer distances. 

The basic structure of the quantum network or the quantum internet can be viewed analogously to the way we view the structure of classical network systems. Applications are ultimately run on end nodes. These are quantum processors of at least 1 qubit. Some applications of the quantum internet require more qubits. To transport qubits from one node to another, communication lines are necessary. Standard telecom fibers can be used.