Scientists create prototype quantum hard drive

Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Otago have created a prototype quantum hard drive that may fundamentally alter the realm of secure, long-distance data encryption. Using atoms of the rare-earth element europium embedded in yttrium orthosilicate (YSO) crystals, the scientists have shattered previous records for quantum information retention by creating a storage device capable of holding quantum state information for up to six hours at a time... Continue Reading Scientists create prototype quantum hard drive

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Tags: Australian National University, Communications, Encryption, Hard Drive, Prototype, Quantum Information, University of Otago

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