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Cisco Unveils Quantum Entanglement Chip and Opens Dedicated Research Lab

The prototype chip, developed with UC Santa Barbara, aims to accelerate practical quantum computing by up to a decade and enable distributed quantum systems.

The Cisco logo is displayed, during the GSMA's 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File photo
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Overview

  • Cisco has demonstrated a prototype quantum entanglement chip capable of generating one million entangled photon pairs per second at room temperature.
  • The chip is designed to network smaller quantum processors, laying the foundation for a future quantum internet and distributed quantum computing systems.
  • Cisco inaugurated its Quantum Labs in Santa Monica, California, as a dedicated hub for quantum research and development.
  • The company anticipates near-term applications for the chip, including synchronizing financial trade timestamps and enhancing scientific measurements.
  • While the chip is still in the prototype stage, Cisco is working toward commercial fabrication and software development but has not set a revenue timeline.