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Revolutionary Microdevice Boosts Quantum Communication Efficiency

1/14/2025

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Columbia Engineering researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking microdevice, only 3.4 micrometers thick, that generates photon pairs to boost energy efficiency in quantum communication. By integrating van der Waals materials into silicon chips, this innovation promises to transform telecommunications, lessen environmental harm, and foster global access to technology, paving the way for a brighter, more connected future.

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Columbia Engineering researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking microdevice, only 3.4 micrometers thick, that generates photon pairs to boost energy efficiency in quantum communication. By integrating van der Waals materials into silicon chips, this innovation promises to transform telecommunications, lessen environmental harm, and foster global access to technology, paving the way for a brighter, more connected future.