SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 29, 2025Interesting Engineering

Quantum ‘translator’: A tiny silicon chip links microwaves and light like never before

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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a silicon chip that efficiently converts quantum signals between microwaves and light, potentially enabling long-distance quantum communication. The chip translates signals with 95% efficiency and minimal noise, preserving quantum entanglement. This breakthrough could pave the way for a future quantum internet, offering more secure and powerful information transfer across global networks.

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