It may soon be possible to transport quantum information over long distances with glass fibres, thanks to a new project launched by Dutch research centre QuTech and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology
Researchers from the Photonics Research Group have successfully integrated single photon emitters in 2D layered materials with a silicon nitride photonic chip
Professor David Andrews, incoming 2019 vice-president of SPIE, describes the support, growth and promise of some rapidly emerging quantum applications
A team of researchers has demonstrated the UK’s first commercially viable, transportable and standalone quantum accelerometer that could be used for navigational purposes
A three-year Horizon 2020 Quantum Flagship project, called Uniqorn, has launched that aims to provide enabling photonic technology to accommodate quantum communications
At the latest Photonics Leadership Group meeting, held at Photonex, engagement with the UK government's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund was top of the agenda
Two new photonics clusters of excellence have been established in Hanover, Germany, following their selection for funding by the German Research Foundation (DFG)
A French start-up detailing its hopes of being the first to commercialise quantum single-photon light sources represents the first time EPIC has focused on quantum technology at one of its events
The United States is intending to introduce legislation that will allow it to better compete with other regions on quantum science and technology
With demand already present, Dr Paul Gow, research fellow at the Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, highlights the importance of getting quantum technology out of the lab
