Led by Jake Freedman, Matt Eichenfield, and collaborators from Sandia National Laboratories, a new device has been developed that advances the scalability of quantum computing by efficiently controlling lasers required for thousands of qubits. Published in Nature Communications, the breakthrough utilizes microwave-frequency vibrations—oscillating billions of times per second—to manipulate laser light with extraordinary precision within a device nearly 100 times smaller than a human hair. This technology addresses the limitations of current bulky, power-intensive setups, offering a pathway toward manufacturing scalable optical frequency control essential for future quantum computers and networking technologies.
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