The Second Quantum Revolution is unfolding now, exploiting the enormous advancements in our ability to detect and manipulate single quantum objects. The Quantum Flagship is driving this revolution in Europe.
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The study entitled "Plug and play continuous variable quantum key distribution for metropolitan networks", published by partners of the CiViQ in Optics Express, has been highlighted as an Editor's Pick. Editor's Picks serve to highlight articles with excellent scientific quality and are representative of the work taking place in a specific field.
QOMBS project partner Alpes Lasers has demonstrated high-performance quantum cascade laser frequency combs at λ ∼ 6 μm for the first time. This new wavelength is important because it corresponds to the amide I vibration band of proteins, opening up numerous new biological and medical applications.
NetSquid, a specialized simulator for quantum networks has been made freely available for non-commercial users. In development by QuTech since 2017, the software is the first of its kind to model timing effects using discrete events. NetSquid allows researchers around the world to accurately predict the performance of quantum networks and modular quantum computing systems. Such simulations are essential to design scalable quantum systems and exploit them for radically new types of computation and communication technologies.
Quantum Technologies make use of our ability to detect and manipulate single quantum objects, such as atoms, photons or electrons.
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Whenever you use a navigation system, you rely on precise timing of atomic clocks, that are on board of every GPS satellite.
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Exploiting fundamental principles of nature, we can achieve the most secure form of communication, resilient against eaves-dropping.
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Miniature magnetic quantum sensors can measure brain activity for medical diagnosis or for controlling devices by thought.
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Future quantum computers could be able to determine the best routes of all cars in a city simultaneously to reduce traffic jams.
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For example, they will help to understand the catalytic process in fertilizer production and thus reduce its energy consumption.
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One of Europe’s largest research and innovation initiatives bringing together scientists and engineers from academia and industry, as well as future users of Quantum Technologies.
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