Quantum breakthrough: first ever entanglement of microwaves and optical photons

Artist's impression of the experimental device with the optical photons of the beam entering and exiting the electro-optical crystal

Artist’s impression of the experimental device with optical beam photons (red) entering and exiting the electro-optic crystal and resonating within its circular portion, as well as generated microwave photons (blue) leaving the device. Credit: Eli Krantz, Krantz NanoArt For the first time, ISTA researchers have entangled microwaves and optical photons. Quantum computing has the potential … Read more