Quantum computers It will have great computing power. They will do this with quantum particles called qubits. To explain how important qubits are with a simple example, in a regular computer millions of years The process of prime factorization of a 2048-bit number can be completed in just a few minutes on quantum computers.

The development of silicon qubits is an area where physicists are creating increasingly efficient and sophisticated end products. But when it comes to making these qubits work together, we’re short alternative no. At least not until this latest study.

Connecting qubits to light in the quantum

In silicon, according to new research T center Imperfect structures, called qubits, can be used as a photonic (light-based) linkage system to connect qubits together. Quantum physicist from Simor Fraser University in Canada Stephanie SimmonsHaving an emitter like the T-center in the middle will pave the way for scalable, deployable quantum computers when used in conjunction with high-performance qubits and optical photon generation.

Based on this feature, the light-based compounds it can perform both transaction processing and communication functions simultaneously. Thus, no separate connection interface is required for communication and operation.

So what does this mean?

In short: the new system uses the existing structure. Moreover more efficient and possibly easier to manufacture. The researchers also state that this is the first time they have seen such quantum particle activity optically in silicon.

Another advantage is: T-centers transmitting light with the same wavelength as current fiber optic connectors. For example, quantum devices will be much easier to use and distribute because no new infrastructure is needed, at least for a while.

Research nature was published in the magazine.