Free-space quantum network link architecture
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Category: IT/Electrical
Developers: MIT Lincoln Laboratory MIT Lincoln Laboratory
United States
Product Description:Our free-space quantum network link architecture enables efficient and high clock-rate generation, synchronized distribution, and high-fidelity remote interaction of entangled photons across free-space links. These architecture capabilities are needed for development and realization of emerging quantum network applications such as networked quantum computing and enhanced distributed synchronization and sensing.
Developers: MIT Lincoln Laboratory MIT Lincoln Laboratory
United States
Product Description:Our free-space quantum network link architecture enables efficient and high clock-rate generation, synchronized distribution, and high-fidelity remote interaction of entangled photons across free-space links. These architecture capabilities are needed for development and realization of emerging quantum network applications such as networked quantum computing and enhanced distributed synchronization and sensing.
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