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Breakthrough Silicon Quantum Device Paves Path for Scalable Computing

9/19/2025

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Scientists at Simon Fraser University have created a silicon-based quantum device that can be controlled both optically and electrically, marking a significant advancement in quantum computing.
This device features the first electrically-injected single-photon source in silicon, as reported in Nature Photonics.
Researchers aim to explore its potential for scalable quantum processors.
Meanwhile, UNSW engineers developed quantum entangled states using atomic nuclei spins, enhancing quantum computing capabilities.
Both innovations represent crucial progress toward large-scale quantum computers, supported by the global semiconductor industry.

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Scientists at Simon Fraser University have created a silicon-based quantum device that can be controlled both optically and electrically, marking a significant advancement in quantum computing.
This device features the first electrically-injected single-photon source in silicon, as reported in Nature Photonics.
Researchers aim to explore its potential for scalable quantum processors.
Meanwhile, UNSW engineers developed quantum entangled states using atomic nuclei spins, enhancing quantum computing capabilities.
Both innovations represent crucial progress toward large-scale quantum computers, supported by the global semiconductor industry.