Scientists have successfully generated quantum entanglement using sunlight for the first time, leveraging a cone-shaped solar concentrator to create entangled photons.
The findings were published in the journal Optica
Aug 20, 2026
05:40 pm
What's the storyIn a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have successfully generated quantum entanglement directly from sunlight.
The experiment, conducted by researchers at the University of Ottawa and Germany's Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, could revolutionize future quantum communication and space technology.
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