• Sunlight creates quantum entanglement once thought to require lasers

    From Jan Panteltje@alien@comet.invalid to sci.physics on Sat Aug 8 17:57:10 2026
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    From:
    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035133.htm

    Sunlight creates quantum entanglement once thought to require lasers
    Scientists have turned ordinary sunlight into a source of quantum entanglement, opening a surprising path toward greener and more accessible quantum technology.
    Date:
    August 7, 2026
    Source:
    Optica
    Summary:
    Scientists have generated quantum entanglement directly from sunlight,
    potentially offering a lower-energy alternative to the lasers normally used
    in quantum technology.
    Their outdoor experiment produced entangled photons with about 94% similarity
    to an ideal state.
    The result could pave the way for simpler quantum satellites, secure
    communications, and more energy-efficient quantum computing.
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