Quantum communication, protocols & technology is a research area focused on exploiting quantum mechanical phenomena—such as superposition, entanglement, and no-cloning—for the transmission, processing, and security of information across quantum and hybrid quantum‑classical networks. It encompasses theoretical design and analysis of communication protocols (e.g., quantum key distribution, entanglement distribution, quantum teleportation, and quantum repeaters), physical implementations using diverse platforms (photonic, solid‑state, and atomic systems), and engineering of network architectures, error mitigation, and interface technologies. The field aims to realize scalable, high‑fidelity quantum networks and to integrate quantum communication primitives into broader quantum information processing and cryptographic infrastructures.
Quantum defects are tiny imperfections in solid crystal lattices that can trap individual electrons and their "spin" (i.e., the internal angular momentum of particles). These defects are central to the functioning of various ...
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for research on the strange behavior of subatomic particles called quantum tunneling that enabled the ultra-sensitive measurements achieved by MRI machines and laid ...
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Researchers from the University of Arizona, working with an international team, have captured and controlled quantum uncertainty in real time using ultrafast pulses of light. Their discovery, published in the journal Light: ...
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Researchers have created a chip-based device that can split phonons—tiny packets of mechanical vibration that can carry information in quantum systems. By filling a key gap, this device could help connect various quantum ...
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Quantum technologies demand perfection: one photon at a time, every time, all with the same energy. Even tiny deviations in the number or energy of photons can derail devices, threatening the performance of quantum computers ...
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A team of scientists from the University of Chicago, the University of California Berkeley, Argonne National Laboratory, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has developed molecular qubits that bridge the gap between ...
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In the era of instant data exchange and growing risks of cyberattacks, scientists are seeking secure methods of transmitting information. One promising solution is quantum cryptography—a quantum technology that uses single ...
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A small yet innovative experiment is taking place at CERN. Its goal is to test how the CERN-born optical timing signal—normally used in the Laboratory's accelerators to synchronize devices with ultra-high precision—can ...
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Many governments and tech companies are investing heavily in quantum technologies. In New Zealand, the recently announced Institute for Advanced Technology is also envisioned to focus on this area of research.
Quantum Physics
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A new platform developed by Illinois Grainger engineers demonstrates the utility of a ytterbium-171 atom array in quantum networking. Their work represents a key step toward long-distance quantum communication.
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