University of Arizona scientists and engineers are leading the national vision for quantum networks, making the university ground zero in research that lays the foundation for quantum-enabled breakthroughs in communications, medicine, space exploration, and more.

Quantum promises future-proof security of transmissions no matter the level of quantum sophistication of the adversary.

The university’s Center for Quantum Networking (CQN) made significant advances in its second year, including

• demonstrating quantum-state transfer over a 43-km fiber link
• early designs for satellite-based quantum networks
• new master’s program in optical sciences with an emphasis in quantum

Additionally, the University of Arizona’s College of Engineering was recently awarded $35.5 million by the Arizona Commerce Authority to create a facility to support semiconductor, computer chips, optical devices and quantum computing research, further advancing the institution’s role as a semiconductor leader.