Age of Information For Quantum Communication Channels

The Age of Information (AoI) is an emerging performance metric that quantifies the freshness of information at the receiver in communication networks. With the growing relevance of quantum communication technologies, it becomes essential to investigate how quantum effects influence the timeliness of information delivery. This thesis aims to extend the concept of AoI to quantum communication channels by considering key quantum phenomena such as noise, fidelity degradation, and decoherence. The objective is to adapt and analyze classical AoI models within a quantum framework, both theoretically and through numerical evaluation. The results are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of information dynamics in quantum systems and to support the design of more efficient and reliable quantum communication networks.