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  1. Less Noise, More Gain For Quantum Computers 2/17/2026

    The low-noise, high-gain properties needed for high-performance quantum computing can be realized in a microwave photonic circuit device called a Josephson traveling-wave parametric amplifier (JTWPA), RIKEN researchers have shown experimentally1.

  2. A 'Smart Fluid' You Can Reconfigure With Temperature 2/17/2026

    Imagine a “smart fluid” whose internal structure can be rearranged just by changing temperature.

  3. Microscopic Mirrors For Future Quantum Networks 2/17/2026

    Researchers in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences have devised a new way to make some of the smallest, smoothest mirrors ever created for controlling single particles of light, known as photons.

  4. Quantum Sensor Research Advances Dark Matter Pursuit 2/16/2026

    Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are helping to pave a path for the eventual discovery of dark matter.

  5. Explaining Next-Generation Solar Cells 2/16/2026

    Despite being riddled with impurities and defects, solution-processed lead-halide perovskites are surprisingly efficient at converting solar energy into electricity.

  6. New Measurement Method Enables Efficient Real-Time Verification Of Quantum Technologies 2/13/2026

    The fragility and laws of quantum physics generally make the characterisation of quantum systems time-consuming. Furthermore, when a quantum system is measured, it is destroyed in the process.

  7. Welinq Sells First Entangled Photon Pair Source For Quantum Networks 2/13/2026

    Paris-based quantum networking startup Welinq sold and delivered its first rack-mounted entangled photon pair source. The sale marks the commercial availability of a key photonic component for quantum networking systems.

  8. Photonic Inc. Partners With TELUS, Demonstrates World-First Quantum Communications Running Over Today's Network Infrastructure 2/13/2026

    Photonic Inc., a leader in distributed quantum computing and communications technologies, today announced a new level of partnership with TELUS, a world-leading communications technology company powering next-generation connectivity and digital innovation.

  9. Six Coherent Products Recognized By Lightwave Innovation Awards 2/12/2026

    Saxonburg Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, proudly announced that six of its products have received awards in the 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews, matching the Company’s achievement in 2025 and underscoring Coherent’s continued leadership in optical networking innovation.

  10. Globalfoundries To Host Investor Webinar On Silicon Photonics And Advanced Packaging 2/12/2026

    GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) today announced that it will host a webinar for investors and analysts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.