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Quantum Computing in 6G Networks: Opportunities and Challenges

Mustafa Serdar Osmanca(Türk Telekom)0000-0002-6939-2765
Merve Güllü(Türk Telekom)0000-0001-7442-1332
Deniz Karhan(Türk Telekom)0009-0002-4769-839X
Sedat Çimen(Türk Telekom)0009-0006-1608-356X
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The paper outlines the potential solutions that quantum computing can provide to meet the performance demands of 6G, and discusses future research directions to further explore this promising technology intersection.

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Amaç & Hipotez:Quantum computing is a technology that utilizes quantum mechanics principles such as superposition and entanglement to offer significant advantages over classical computing.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:With the development of 6G technology, quantum computing's high data processing capacity, efficiency in optimization processes, and contribution to secure communication systems are becoming increasingly important.
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Sonuç & Katkı:The paper outlines the potential solutions that quantum computing can provide to meet the performance demands of 6G, and discusses future research directions to further explore this promising technology intersection.
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⚙️Değişkenler:Quantum Computing · Quantum Machine Learning · Quantum Optimization

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Quantum computing is a technology that utilizes quantum mechanics principles such as superposition and entanglement to offer significant advantages over classical computing. With the development of 6G technology, quantum computing's high data processing capacity, efficiency in optimization processes, and contribution to secure communication systems are becoming increasingly important. This paper examines the role of quantum computing in 6G networks. It discusses its potential contributions in areas such as network optimization, quantum machine learning, secure communication protocols, and fault-tolerant computing. The ultra-low latency, high data rate, and dynamic spectrum management requirements of 6G can be significantly improved by integrating quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical systems. However, obstacles such as current limitations in quantum hardware, error correction requirements, and implementation challenges are also considered in detail. The paper outlines the potential solutions that quantum computing can provide to meet the performance demands of 6G, and discusses future research directions to further explore this promising technology intersection.

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Osmanca, M. S., Güllü, M., Karhan, D., Çimen, S. (2025). Quantum Computing in 6G Networks: Opportunities and Challenges. Gazi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, Volume: 11 Issue: 2. https://ajindex.com/articles/1397360

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