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  "abstract": "The realization of a scalable quantum network (QN) hinges on the efficient distribution of entanglement across heterogeneous hardware platforms. While traditional QN frameworks are often restricted to single-encoding schemes, relying exclusively on either discrete (DV) or continuous (CV) variables, such segregated architectures limit the capacity and interoperability of large-scale systems. Here, we propose a scalable hybrid entanglement distribution scheme that bridges these domains by mapping hybrid entanglement swapping and concentration at DV-CV interfaces onto a unified set of series and parallel graph rules. We demonstrate that our hybrid approach exhibits a potential performance advantage over traditional point-to-point generation of maximally entangled states, achieving enhanced end-to-end entanglement within series-parallel topologies. These results provide a robust theoretical foundation for designing resource-efficient, interpretable architectures for the future quantum internet.",
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      "name": "Yaqi Zhao"
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    {
      "name": "Kan He"
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    {
      "name": "Jinchuan Hou"
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    {
      "name": "Yongtao Zhang"
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    {
      "name": "Nicolò Lo Piparo"
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    {
      "name": "Xiangyi Meng"
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  "pdf_url": "https://arxiv.org/pdf/2609.25571",
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  "published": "2026-09-22",
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  "title": "A scalable entanglement distribution framework for hybrid quantum networks",
  "title_text": "A scalable entanglement distribution framework for hybrid quantum networks",
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  "updated_at": "2026-11-04T15:20:50Z",
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