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Researchers exploit quantum entanglement to create hidden images

Liam Critchley

Published Nov 1, 2024• 0 citations
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Abstract

Researchers in France have used quantum correlations to encode an image into light such that it becomes visible only when single photons are observed – otherwise the image is hidden from view.
DOI
10.1088/2058-7058/37/11/07

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