'Imperfection itself becomes an asset' — Scientists find brilliant way to use messy quantum noise and build a silicon photonic chip that embraces the chaos
Scientists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a silicon photonic chip that utilizes quantum noise as a productive tool. By intentionally allowing photons to leak, researchers can measure and analyze the lost quantum information. This innovative approach transforms what was once considered interference into valuable data for studying quantum environments.
- ▪The silicon chip uses light instead of electricity to operate.
- ▪Researchers deliberately leak photons to study quantum disorder.
- ▪The device allows for controlled measurement of lost quantum information.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 20:35:00 +0000 |
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Pro 'Imperfection itself becomes an asset' — Scientists find brilliant way to use messy quantum noise and build a silicon photonic chip that embraces the chaos News By Efosa Udinmwen published 23 May 2026 Scientists track lost quantum information by deliberately allowing controlled photon leakage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: KTH) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Scientists intentionally leak photons inside a silicon chip to study quantum disorderQuantum noise becomes measurable data instead of useless interference during…
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