Quantum Leap: Scientists Develop Telecom-Compatible Molecular Qubits
- kelseygarbutt
- Oct 3
- 1 min read
A breakthrough in quantum technology could pave the way for the future of ultra-secure communication—and it’s happening at the molecular level.
A team of researchers from the University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, Argonne National Laboratory, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has developed molecular qubits that can operate at the same frequencies used in telecommunications. This means they can interact with light and magnetism in ways that align with existing fiber-optic infrastructure.
Published today in Science, the discovery introduces a new building block for scalable quantum systems—bringing us closer to the long-envisioned “quantum internet.” These networks could connect quantum computers across vast distances, enable secure data transmission, and distribute high-precision quantum sensors.
By bridging quantum science with telecom technology, this innovation marks a significant step toward integrating quantum capabilities into everyday communications.
