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New photonic chips hold promise in medicine and materials science

VietNamNetVietNamNet13/10/2023


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Quantum technology promises to create next-generation supercomputers.

Scientists are now on the verge of developing a quantum computer that can solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers cannot handle. Quantum technology could revolutionize the fields of cybersecurity, pharmaceutical research, and the science of creating new materials.

An important direction in this field is to build a "quantum simulator" - a device that can simulate complex interactions at the molecular level, helping scientists in medical research. For a long time, building such a device was impossible due to huge technical obstacles.

Recently, a team of scientists from the University of Washington, led by researcher Arka Majumdar, introduced a new type of silicon photonic chip, which could become an extremely important basis for creating a practical “quantum simulator”.

“We have demonstrated that photonics will be the leading tool for quantum simulation,” said Arka Majumdar. “The photonic chip is a reality.” The main advantages of photonic chips are scalability and programmability, as well as low manufacturing costs. At the core of the new chip is a “photonic coupled resonator array,” which allows for efficient control of photons.

The team made a number of technical improvements, including creating an algorithm to describe the chip's properties in detail and a new type of architecture to program it. These innovations on the photonic chip represent a real breakthrough.

In the future, the team plans to refine their chip, optimizing it for standard manufacturing facilities. Arka Majumdar expressed confidence in the project's prospects: "The research demonstrates the real possibility of applying photonic technology to create 'quantum simulators'. This is a good motivation for the scientific community to move in this direction."

The scientific community is also eagerly awaiting the team's next success in implementing the new technology, which promises to revolutionize the world of quantum technology.

(according to Securitylab)



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