Develops the computer-science foundations of quantum networks, linking entanglement distribution and quantum communication to software that can run applications on connected quantum processors.
QuTechQuTechNatureWehner works on making quantum networks programmable. Her research extends from communication and cryptography to the operating systems and architectures that coordinate quantum processors, classical messages and limited quantum memory. That systems perspective matters because connecting two devices does not automatically make a usable network. Her contribution combines a research agenda for a quantum internet with demonstrated application software, including collaborative work on an operating system tested on real quantum network nodes.
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Work, in context- 2018
A research vision for the quantum internet
With David Elkouss and Ronald Hanson, Wehner co-authored a Science review setting out a vision for quantum internet development. The publication connects the quantum-network research agenda to the goal of communication enabled by shared quantum resources.
Co-author of the review with David Elkouss and Ronald Hanson.
Source-supported recordQuTechQuTech - 2025
QNodeOS for quantum network applications
Wehner co-authored the paper introducing QNodeOS, an operating-system architecture for running high-level applications on quantum network nodes. The team demonstrated delegated computation between diamond-based nodes and a driver for a trapped-ion node, separating application software from hardware-specific control.
Co-author of the paper reporting QNodeOS and its collaborative demonstrations.
Source-supported recordNature
Keep in perspective
QNodeOS is a demonstrated research system on small experimental nodes; it is not described as a deployed global quantum internet.
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A research vision for the quantum internet
Wehner Group publications
Supports: Bibliographic confirmation of the 2018 Science quantum-internet review and its three authors.
Checked 19 Sept 2026Wehner Group
Supports: Research on network applications, operating systems, scheduling, entanglement-distribution architecture and open tools.
Checked 19 Sept 2026Credit & limits: Co-author of the review with David Elkouss and Ronald Hanson.
Read the full contribution| Contribution | Evidence & what it supports | Credit & limits |
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| A research vision for the quantum internet2018 | Institutional recordWehner Group publications Bibliographic confirmation of the 2018 Science quantum-internet review and its three authors. Checked 19 Sept 2026Institutional recordWehner Group Research on network applications, operating systems, scheduling, entanglement-distribution architecture and open tools. Checked 19 Sept 2026 | Co-author of the review with David Elkouss and Ronald Hanson. |
| QNodeOS for quantum network applications2025 | Primary paperAn operating system for executing applications on quantum network nodes Co-authorship, QNodeOS architecture, diamond-node delegated computation and trapped-ion driver demonstration. Published 12 Mar 2025 · Checked 19 Sept 2026 | Co-author of the paper reporting QNodeOS and its collaborative demonstrations. |
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4 sourcesPrimary papers, institutional records and attributed announcements. Each source supports the claims linked above.
- QuTechInstitutional record
Stephanie Wehner
Current named professorship and Quantum Internet Alliance directorship.
Checked 19 Sept 2026 - QuTechInstitutional record
Wehner Group
Research on network applications, operating systems, scheduling, entanglement-distribution architecture and open tools.
Checked 19 Sept 2026 - QuTechInstitutional record
Wehner Group publications
Bibliographic confirmation of the 2018 Science quantum-internet review and its three authors.
Checked 19 Sept 2026 - NaturePrimary paper
An operating system for executing applications on quantum network nodes
Co-authorship, QNodeOS architecture, diamond-node delegated computation and trapped-ion driver demonstration.
Published 12 Mar 2025 · Checked 19 Sept 2026