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Owen Hughes

Quantum internet inches closer thanks to new chip — it helps beam quantum signals over real-world fiber optic cables

Colorful illuminated light effect fiber optics, macro shot.

Scientists have sent quantum signals over standard fiber-optic cables using the same connectivity that powers today’s web, in what could be a major step towards a working quantum internet.

In a study published Aug. 28 in the journal Science, researchers used a custom-built quantum chip to package quantum data alongside a standard optical signal and transmit them over commercial infrastructure.

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