The quantum internet represents a revolutionary approach to communication networks that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve capabilities impossible in classical systems. Unlike conventional internet infrastructure that transmits information using classical bits, quantum networks utilize quantum bits or qubits that can exist in superposition states and become entangled with each other across vast distances. This fundamental difference enables applications such as unconditionally secure communication, distributed quantum computing, and enhanced sensing with precision beyond classical limits. The core phenomenon enabling quantum networks is quantum entanglement, a correlation between quantum systems that persists even when separated by large distances. When two particles become entangled, measuring the state of one instantly determines the state of the other, regardless of the separation. This non-local correlation, which Einstein famously called spooky action at a distance, forms the basis for quantum communication protocols that can detect any attempt at eavesdropping. Any measurement of an entangled quantum state by an unauthorized observer inevitably disturbs the system, revealing the presence of an intrusion. Quantum key distribution exploits this property to enable secure communication with provable security based on the laws of physics rather than computational assumptions. The most well-developed protocol, BB84, allows two parties to generate a shared secret key while detecting any eavesdropping attempts. More advanced protocols like entanglement-based QKD provide even stronger security guarantees. These systems have already been deployed in limited commercial applications, particularly for financial transactions and government communications where security is paramount. However, building a full-scale quantum internet requires overcoming significant technical challenges. The primary obstacle is the fragility of quantum states. Quantum superposition and entanglement are easily destroyed by environmental interactions, a process called decoherence. Maintaining quantum coherence over long distances and through network nodes requires sophisticated error correction and quantum repeaters that can regenerate entangled states without measuring them. These quantum repeaters operate by establishing entanglement over short segments, then performing entanglement swapping operations to extend the entanglement over longer distances. The physical implementation of quantum networks varies depending on the quantum system used. Photonic systems, where information is encoded in the polarization, phase, or time-bin of individual photons, are particularly suitable for communication due to their low interaction with the environment. Optical fibers can transmit quantum states over distances of up to a few hundred kilometers before signal loss becomes prohibitive. Beyond this range, satellite-based quantum communication becomes necessary, as demonstrated by the Chinese Micius satellite which successfully distributed entangled photons between ground stations separated by over 1,200 kilometers. Alternative approaches use trapped ions, neutral atoms, or solid-state systems like nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond as quantum memories that can store quantum information for extended periods. These systems are essential for building quantum repeaters and network nodes that must buffer quantum information while waiting for entanglement establishment. The choice of physical platform involves trade-offs between coherence time, operating temperature, scalability, and compatibility with existing telecommunications infrastructure. The architecture of quantum networks differs substantially from classical networks. While classical networks use routers and