The advent of quantum computers has produced broad interest in the creation of systems for the transmission of quantum information over long distances. There were many challenges to overcome and the transmission length it is just one of many obstacles in the path of such computing research. However, a recent development at Imperial College London could lead to an important step for the resolution of this problem.
The team’s work on quantum computing research
The team of scientists announced that they had developed a series of for the first time IT nodes capable of holding and processing quantum fingers over long distances. These nodes are one necessary solution at the basis of the new system, designed to be interoperable with i telematic systems used very commonly. The advanced core of this system is represented by two key devices. The first is responsible for photon production linked by the phenomenon ofentanglementwhich allows instant correlation between the properties of two separate particles.
The second device behaves like a memory component
, capable of capturing the states of the emitted photons. The doctor Sarah Thomasleader of the research team, commented with great enthusiasm on this innovation, speaking of the interaction between the two devices as the first step towards creation of quantum networks. This is what was most expected for the creation of potential “quantum internet”.
Although the results obtained will be used by researchers to refine the developed prototypewith particular attention to the duration of the operation of the storage drives and the decrease in the size of the system, this discovery has already changed the traditional ideas on matter. The analyzed characteristics led to the discovery of a hybrid state, providing another demonstration towards the infinite nature of possible developments in the quantum field. The work carried out at Imperial College London will perhaps lead to the creation of advanced systems quantum transmission and to the creation of a calculation and communication system, giving life to a new information age.
