Atomic imperfections move quantum communication network closer to reality

Atomic imperfections move quantum communication network closer to reality 06/27/2017 03:33 PM EDT An international team led by the University of Chicago's Institute for Molecular Engineering has discovered how to manipulate a weird quantum interface between light and matter in silicon carbide along wavelengths used in telecommunications. Full story at https://news.uchicago.edu/article/2017/06/23/atomic-imperfections-move-quantum-communication-network-closer-reality Source University of Chicago This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111