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Scientists Achieve Quantum Teleportation Using Existing Internet Cables


Published on 2025-01-04 23:22:20 - MSN
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  • Engineers at Northwestern University have achieved quantum teleportation using fiber optic cables already carrying internet traffic. This milestone could simplify the path to secure quantum networks by leveraging existing infrastructure.

Scientists have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation over existing internet fiber optic cables, marking a significant advancement in quantum communication technology. This experiment, conducted by researchers from the University of Chicago, involved teleporting quantum information between two points separated by 44 kilometers of commercial fiber optic cable. The process leverages the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, where particles become interconnected such that the state of one instantly influences the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them. This breakthrough could pave the way for a future quantum internet, potentially revolutionizing secure communications, distributed quantum computing, and advanced sensing technologies. The use of existing infrastructure highlights the feasibility of integrating quantum technologies with current systems, bringing practical quantum networks closer to reality.

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