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Researchers Advance Quantum Light Manipulation for Future Networks

2/27/2026

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Researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona shape light at the quantum level to create structured photons.
The Nature Photonics review highlights on-chip integrated photonics and nonlinear optics as key tools.
Professor Andrew Forbes of the University of the Witwatersrand notes progress is strong, but long-distance use remains challenging.
Researchers pursue topological properties to improve stability for quantum imaging and networks.

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Researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona shape light at the quantum level to create structured photons.
The Nature Photonics review highlights on-chip integrated photonics and nonlinear optics as key tools.
Professor Andrew Forbes of the University of the Witwatersrand notes progress is strong, but long-distance use remains challenging.
Researchers pursue topological properties to improve stability for quantum imaging and networks.