New free-space optical link adds a wireless component to the nation's longest quantum network
Brookhaven National Laboratory has integrated a free-space optical link into the nation's longest quantum network. This technology uses light particles to transmit quantum information through the air, acting as a wireless bridge for quantum internet development.
Why it matters
This is a critical step toward building a functional, secure quantum internet, which could revolutionize data transmission and cybersecurity.
by Danielle Roedel, Brookhaven National Laboratory
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Robert Egan
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