Quantum Internet Milestones Achieved in China, US, and Europe
Research teams demonstrate urban-scale quantum networks, bringing unhackable communication closer to reality.
- Harvard researchers set a record with a 35km quantum network in Boston using existing fiber optics.
- Chinese team established a triangular quantum network around Hefei, achieving high entanglement efficiency.
- Dutch researchers connected Delft and The Hague with a 25km quantum network, emphasizing practical urban deployment.
- Quantum entanglement was demonstrated using different approaches, including diamond and rubidium atom ensembles.
- These advancements mark significant steps towards a scalable, secure quantum internet with real-world applications.