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Entangled photons successfully transmitted over 62km of commercial fiber

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Researchers have successfully transmitted entangled photons over 62 kilometers of commercial fiber-optic cable, demonstrating the feasibility of using existing internet infrastructure for quantum networks. This achievement, reported by NIST and collaborators, shows that fragile quantum entanglement can survive real-world conditions like temperature fluctuations and physical disturbances. The development is a significant step towards building quantum networks that could enhance scientific research, enable ultra-secure communications, and boost quantum computing capabilities. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates feasibility of using existing fiber for quantum networks, potentially accelerating quantum computing and secure communications.

RANK_REASON Research milestone involving transmission of entangled photons over existing fiber infrastructure. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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