Brookhaven and Stony Brook Establish First Wireless Quantum Network Link
Researchers from Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University have successfully transmitted quantum information through open air between two locations in New York. This 13-mile wireless link represents a significant milestone in developing a scalable, interconnected quantum network.
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Advancing wireless quantum communication is critical for building a secure, high-speed quantum internet that transcends the physical limitations of fiber-optic cables.
Ask our AI Assistant Search Menu Posted in | News | Quantum Physics | Quantum Optics Brookhaven and Stony Brook Establish First Wireless Quantum Network Link Download PDF Copy Add AZoQuantum on Google as a preferred source Brookhaven National Laboratory Aug 24 2026 Reviewed Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) have successfully transmitted light particles containing quantum information through open air between the two institutions. This is the first demonstration of its kind in the United States and a key milestone toward extending the nation's longest quantum network - already connecting eight nodes across several institutions - beyond the limits of fiber-optic cables.
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