Breakthrough in quantum photonics promises a new era in optical circuits

Method to enable quantum optical circuits that use photons–heralds a new future for secure communication and quantum computing

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The modern world is powered by electrical circuitry on a “chip”–the semiconductor chip underpinning computers, cell phones, the internet, and other applications. In the year 2025, humans are expected to be creating 175 zettabytes (175trillion gigabytes) of new data. How can we ensure the security of sensitive data at such a high volume? And how can we address grand-challenge-like problems, from privacy and security to climate change, leveraging this data, especially given the limited capability of current computers?

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