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Long-distance coherent quantum communications in deployed telecom networks

Mirko Pittaluga, Yuen San Lo, Adam Brzosko, Robert I. Woodward, Davide Scalcon, Matthew S. Winnel, Thomas Roger, J. F. Dynes, Kim A. Owen, Sergio B. Juárez, Piotr Rydlichowski, Domenico Vicinanza, Guy F. Roberts, Andrew J. Shields

Published Apr 23, 2025• 61 citations
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10.1038/s41586-025-08801-w

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