A quantum internet is the holy grail of quantum information processing, enabling the
deployment of a broad range of quantum technologies and protocols on a global scale …

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) of various material systems are being heavily
researched for the development of solid state single photon emitters, which are required for …

Photonic quantum technologies represent a promising platform for several applications,
ranging from long-distance communications to the simulation of complex phenomena …

Practical quantum networks require interfacing quantum memories with existing channels
and systems that operate in the telecom band. Here we demonstrate low-noise, bidirectional …

Entanglement between a stationary quantum system and a flying qubit is an essential
ingredient of a quantum-repeater network. It has been demonstrated for trapped ions …

Communication security has to evolve to a higher plane in the face of the threat from the
massive computing power of the emerging quantum computers. Quantum secure direct …

Efficient fibre-based long-distance quantum communication via quantum repeaters relies on
deterministic single-photon sources at telecom wavelengths, potentially exploiting the …

The ability to detect individual light quanta–single photons–is prized across many fields of
physics from astronomy to quantum optics. Superconducting photon detectors offer …

Quantum measurements using single-photon detectors are opening interesting new
perspectives in diverse fields such as remote sensing, quantum cryptography and quantum …

On-demand indistinguishable single-photon sources are essential for quantum networking
and communication. Semiconductor quantum dots are among the most promising …