Quantum encryption method demonstrated at city-sized distances for the first time

Concerns that quantum computers may start easily hacking into previously secure communications has motivated researchers to ...
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Over 99% efficiency! Waveguide integrated superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors

The technology of integrated photonic quantum chips has successfully enabled the on-chip preparation, manipulation, and detection of photonic quantum states, thereby significantly accelerating the ...
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IEEE Study Proposes a Novel High-Efficiency Silicon Single-Photon Detector

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon single-photon detectors (Si SPDs) play a central role in quantum photonics and single-photon imaging for detecting single photons in the visible ...
Science Daily

World's smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip

Researchers have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world's tiniest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. Researchers at the University of Bristol ...
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IEEE Study Proposes a Novel High-Efficiency Silicon Single-Photon Detector

Researchers develop a new detector with over 84% photon detection efficiency and multiple operation modes NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon single-photon detectors (Si SPDs) play a ...
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University of Bristol researchers develop world’s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip

Professor Jonathan Matthews — “Without demonstrating truly scalable fabrication of quantum technology hardware, the impact and benefits of quantum technology will be delayed and limited.“ Researchers ...