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This trial proved that data can be securely transmitted information. The outcomes produced by these
at an 800Gb Ethernet (GbE) service rate, sufficient to qubits are inherently probabilistic, meaning that
move data centre scale volumes across the Atlantic they cannot be predicted in the same way as results AMPLIFYING ELECTRICAL
in seconds, while also remaining protected against from conventional computers. These outputs are
quantum threats. This is at a time when 69 per cent of translated into the structure of the game, with each SIGNALS WITH COLLECTIVE
organisations believe that quantum computing poses qubit corresponding to a portion of the maze-like
a real risk to current encryption. environment. Connections between qubits define how ELECTRON MOTION
different areas link together. As the outputs vary from
Ciena’s WL6e 1.6T quantum-safe encryption solution
execution to another, the environment can change
on the Waveserver platform offers PQC algorithms
unpredictably, creating a different experience each
that enable high capacity secure connectivity
time the game is played.
that can function at extreme bandwidths over any
distance. The fact that the system relies on real quantum
hardware as opposed to simulations means that
Buddy Bayer, Chief Operating Officer for Colt
the gameplay is influenced by physical quantum
Technology Services, ststes:
processes.
“ Quantum computing is redefining the security
Founder of Moth and Chief Creative Officer Harry
challenge for global connectivity. This trial marks Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of approach into current semiconductor manufacturing
Kumar comments:
a significant step forward in protecting the world’s Engineering have demonstrated how a small input processes.
data as it moves across continents. It proves that “ Our platform will catalyse a huge leap forward signal can be used to generate a response over 100 It is envisaged that the approach could offer a way
quantum safe protection can be delivered at real for the quantum sector, unlocking the kind times stronger than that previously recorded using
forward for overcoming current limitations in chip
world scale. “ of creative experimentation that historically conventional materials.
design, such as size and energy consumption.
supercharges adoption and innovation. The next
Dino Di Perna, Senior Vice-president, Global Research The principle involves utilisation of a charge-
step in quantum computing will not come from Alexander Balandin, Professor of Materials Science and
and Development for Ciena, adds: density wave in which electrons move together in
hardware alone. It will come when consumers start Engineering at UCLA and co-corresponding author of
a coordinated wave-like pattern as opposed to
“ As network demand surges, operators are raising to engage with it and our collective imagination for the study, explains:
independently. This produces electrical properties that
the security bar to stay ahead of the threat posed new applications is unlocked. “
are different from those found in standard conductive “ Our research reveals an unexpected
by quantum computers. This Colt-Ciena trial
Reference: Tyler, N., ‘London Startup launches Quantum-powered materials. amplification effect that emerges when electrons
shows how post-quantum cryptography and Game aimed at Consumers’, New Electronics, 2nd. June act collectively rather than individually. This
proven high-performance optical encryption can The team fabricated prototype devices that were just a
suggests a new strategy for controlling electricity
play an important role in protecting high-speed few nanometres thick, made out of tantalum trisulphide,
in future devices. “
services over real-world long-haul and submarine which characteristically exhibits high charge-density
networks, helping secure critical in-flight data waves. Advanced nanofabrication combined with radio Lead Author and postdoctoral researcher Maedeh
across any distance. “ frequency measurements enabled direct observation Taheri adds:
of how electrons move in unison and quantification
Reference: Optical Connections News, June 19th. “ The similarities suggest that the newly
of how strongly the material responded to an applied
discovered effect may not require an entirely
electric field.
World’s First Consumer-facing Quantum new technological platform. It could potentially
Product A key achievement was being able to distinguish be adapted into device architectures already
between the behaviour of individual electrons and standard in the semiconductor industry. “
A London start-up, known as Moth, has released that of the collective state. The device design was also Reference: ‘Scientists amplify Electrical Signals using Collective
a quantum-powered open-access game called similar to structures already found in existing silicon- Electron Motion’, New Electronics, Vol.59 Issue 5, June/July 2026, p.33
Quantum Backrooms which uses real quantum based technologies, making it possible to integrate the
hardware to generate gameplay.
The game draws inspiration from the online
‘Backrooms’ concept in which players exist in
continually evolving maze-like environments shaped
by the behaviour of quantum processing units.
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