A joint research team of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The South China Normal University (SCNU) has set a new record of photonic quantum memory efficiency, pushing quantum computation a step closer to reality.

 

Like memories in computers, quantum memories are essential components for quantum computers – a new generation of data processors that obey quantum mechanics laws and can overcome the limitations of classical computers. They may push boundaries of fundamental science and help create new drugs, explain cosmological mysteries, or enhance accuracy of forecasts and optimization plans with their potent computational power. Read More... 

 

(From left) Prof. ZHANG Shanchao, Prof. DU Shengwang, Prof. ZHU Shi-Liang and Prof. YAN Hui

 

Experimental set-up and energy level scheme of a single-photon quantum memory
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