Quantum Internet and its application areas

The #Quantum #Internet will not replace the existing internet, but it provides means for #quantum #computers to talk with each other.

Why was the quantum internet connection so slow?

Because it was entangled with too many qubits! :)

The Quantum Internet is a proposed network that uses quantum mechanics to transmit information between computers and other devices. In a quantum internet, information would be transmitted using quantum states rather than classical bits. This concept may grow well beyond what we think today it could be, but there are three application areas today.

1. Quantum Key Distribution (#QKD)

One of the key features of a quantum internet is the ability to establish secure communication channels using the principles of quantum mechanics. This is known as quantum key distribution (QKD), and it allows two parties to communicate securely without the risk of their communication being intercepted or hacked.

2. Distributed quantum computing

Other potential applications of the quantum internet include distributed quantum computing, where multiple computers could work together to solve complex problems. It would allow a set of individual quantum computers to process information as one machine, giving them far greater computational power than any single system could offer.

3. Ultra-precise distributed #sensors

The creation of ultra-precise sensors for a wide range of applications could be another application of the quantum internet. The impact of such a network would be wide-ranging, but early interest has centred on gravitational waves from black holes, microscopy, and electromagnetic imaging.

It is important to note that the quantum internet is still in the early stages of development, and it will likely be many years before it becomes a practical reality. However, researchers and engineers around the world are actively working to develop the necessary technologies and infrastructure to make the quantum internet a reality.

You may find a deeper review of this concept following the link below - https://news.uchicago.edu/explainer/quantum-internet-explained?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email