Taming photons, electrons paves way for quantum internet

Advances in teleportation, entanglement memory improve prospects for ultrasecure communicating

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QUANTUM LINKS  Scientists are working to create a global quantum internet, which would allow secure communications worldwide. At a recent meeting, scientists described new developments in quantum teleportation and other technologies.

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WASHINGTON — A quantum internet could one day allow ultrasecure communications worldwide — but first, scientists must learn to tame unruly quantum particles such as electrons and photons.