• Scientists just found a hidden 48-dimensional world in quantum light

    From Jan Panteltje@alien@comet.invalid to sci.physics,sci.crypt on Sun Mar 22 06:05:07 2026
    From Newsgroup: sci.physics

    From:
    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260321012705.htm

    Scientists just found a hidden 48-dimensional world in quantum light
    Date:
    March 21, 2026
    Source:
    University of the Witwatersrand
    Summary:
    A routine quantum optics technique just revealed an extraordinary secret: entangled light can carry incredibly complex topological structures. Researchers found these hidden patterns reach up to 48 dimensions, offering a vast new rCLalphabetrCY for encoding quantum information. Unlike previous assumptions, this topology can emerge from a single property of lightrCoorbital angular momentum.

    Paper (free download):
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-66066-3

    Seems interesting for quantum communications
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