New form of quantum memory converts light into sonic vibrations, enabling ultra-secure quantum-fast internet

https://phys.org/news/2024-04-internet-quantum.html

"mechanical memory for quantum data... quantum drum: small ceramic glass-like membrane with holes scattered in neat pattern along edges... light emitted through existing high-speed fiber-optic cable between quantum computers pass through periodic quantum drums receiving and re-transmuting signals, avoiding noise while keeping data in quantum state... record-long 23 ms of memory time... quantum drum a kind of quantum RAM, temporary working memory for quantum information"

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