Tuesday, February 11, 2025

NTU Singapore Pioneers Development of Light-Based Quantum Technologies

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Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are making significant advancements in light-based quantum technologies, which hold the potential to transform quantum computing, communication, and drug discovery. A team led by Professor Gao Weibo has achieved a breakthrough in single-photon emitters, developing devices with a quantum efficiency of up to 90% using ultrathin two-dimensional materials. Additionally, innovations in photonic chips, co-led by Professor Zhang Baile, have led to efficient light manipulation without backscattering, enhancing transmission efficiency for quantum applications. NTU’s research also includes achieving ultra-strong coupling at room temperature, eliminating the need for expensive cooling methods, and the development of a quantum photonic chip capable of simulating molecular spectra, demonstrating superiority over classical computing methods. These advancements promise to enhance the scalability, energy efficiency, and practicality of quantum systems, paving the way for future breakthroughs in various scientific fields.

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