Getting photons into shape for reliable quantum communication

MechNews newsroom brief · 11d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

The vast majority of modern quantum technologies—from quantum cryptography to the quantum internet to the quantum computer—rely on one essential element: the transmission of photons. Two qubits (two atoms, for example) exchange information: One qubit emits a photon, and the other

The vast majority of modern quantum technologies—from quantum cryptography to the quantum internet to the quantum computer—rely on one essential element: the transmission of photons. Two qubits (two atoms, for example) exchange information: One qubit emits a photon, and the other This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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