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Canadian scientists pioneer breakthrough in quantum communication

Scientists have made a groundbreaking advancement in quantum communication. A team of Canadian researchers has successfully created a pair of perfectly entangled photons using quantum dot technology among other methods.
Research on the quantum dot - illustrative photo
Research on the quantum dot - illustrative photo
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The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Waterloo in Canada, marks significant progress in the field of quantum communication. They focused on generating pairs of perfectly entangled photons and achieved this with impressive efficiency.

Entangled photons possess a unique characteristic: measuring the polarization of one photon automatically determines the polarization of the other, in the opposite direction. This connection exists no matter the distance between them. The fascinating concept of quantum entanglement earned the 2022 Nobel Prize.

In their groundbreaking study, the University of Waterloo scientists utilized quantum dots, a technology that itself received the Nobel Prize in 2023.
Professor Michael Reimer, lead author of the study published in "Communications Physics," stressed the importance of achieving both high-quality entanglement and efficiency. He highlighted their essential role in enabling quantum key distribution and quantum repeaters. These advancements can enhance the scope of secure quantum communication globally and facilitate connections between distant quantum computers.
Previously, experiments aimed at either achieving near-perfect entanglement or optimizing system efficiency. However, by employing quantum dots, the researchers managed to accomplish both objectives simultaneously.
By incorporating several quantum dots within a nanowire, they developed a highly efficient source of perfectly entangled photons—up to 65 times more efficient than earlier methods.
When illuminated by a laser, this innovative system generates entangled photons. The research team didn't just stop with the development of this system; they have already showcased its potential in implementing quantum key distribution. This process is essential for establishing secure quantum communication channels.

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