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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Insight on future quantum networks

Fabio Sciarrino, Paolo Mataloni

Published Nov 26, 2012• 6 citations
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Abstract

In the past few years, significant improvements have been achieved in quantum communication. To extend the communication range, however, a new technology based on quantum memories needs to be developed.
DOI
10.1073/pnas.1218531110

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