New Light Source Advances Quantum Communication with Exceptionally Bright Entangled Photons

Scientists have developed a new light source that generates exceptionally bright entangled photons, crucial for future quantum communication networks.

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Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 4 September 2024 19:17 IST
Highlights
  • New light source achieves exceptionally bright quantum photons
  • Photon emitter and resonator combine for improved quantum signals
  • Photon emitter and resonator combine for improved quantum signals
New Light Source Advances Quantum Communication with Exceptionally Bright Entangled Photons

The technology uses gallium arsenide, a material with safety concerns due to its toxicity

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A recent advancement in quantum communication technology has seen scientists develop an exceptionally bright light source capable of generating quantum-entangled photons. This innovation holds significant promise for the future of secure and high-speed quantum communications. Published on 24 July in the journal eLight, the study reveals how combining existing technologies has led to the creation of a more robust quantum signal source, crucial for building an extensive and effective quantum internet.

Combining Technologies for Enhanced Quantum Signals

In this groundbreaking research, scientists from Europe, Asia, and South America have combined two key technologies that were previously tested in isolation. They merged a photon dot emitter, which generates single photons, with a quantum resonator, a device designed to enhance the quantum signal. This combination results in a newly developed light source with exceptional brightness and quantum properties. Additionally, a piezoelectric actuator, which generates electricity when subjected to stress or heat, was used to fine-tune the emitted photons, ensuring maximum entanglement and coherence.

The enhanced photon emitter produces pairs of photons with high entanglement fidelity and extraction efficiency. This means that the photons not only maintain their quantum signature over distance but also possess the necessary brightness for practical applications. Achieving both high brightness and strong entanglement fidelity simultaneously has been a challenging task, as it typically required different technologies that were difficult to integrate effectively.

Challenges and Future Directions

Despite this progress, the practical implementation of a quantum internet is still a long way off. The technology relies on materials like gallium arsenide, which presents safety concerns due to its toxic properties. These hazards could limit the scalability of the technology, necessitating the development of safer alternative materials.

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The next phase in the development process will focus on integrating a diode-like structure with the piezoelectric actuator. This addition aims to create an electric field across the quantum dots, counteracting decoherence and enhancing photon entanglement further.

 

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