What Is the Quantum Internet?
The internet is an inescapable part of modern life, and the hardware that enables it is almost as ubiquitous. Fiber cables transmit terabytes of data around the world every second and, although the technology is constantly evolving, it has become almost commonplace. The growing interest and investment in quantum technology, however, promises to enable an evolutionary leap in internet technology. But will this quantum internet replace or build upon the current internet? Will it emerge anytime
Photonics Spectra, August 2023