NIST Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Quantum Networking with Entangled Photons Transiting DC Suburbs

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and collaborators have successfully sent entangled photons through 62 kilometers of commercial fiber, demonstrating that fragile quantum entanglement can survive in real-world, noisy environments. This achievement is a significant step towards building a practical quantum network for secure communications and enhanced scientific research.