Brookhaven And Stony Brook Researchers Demonstrate ‘Wireless’ Capability for Quantum Network
THE SO WHAT
Open-air quantum links between Brookhaven and Stony Brook hint at quantum networks that don’t rely solely on fiber—long-term, that reshapes how we think about secure comms and distributed compute. Early signal for infra teams at scale: keep quantum networking on the 5–10 year risk and opportunity map, especially for key distribution and high-sensitivity traffic.
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