Scientists announced the imminent launch of the world’s first quantum satellite communications.
The opening is called the harbinger of the breakthrough of China in the development of quantum technologies. The main idea of the project will be the study of the smallest particles even smaller than atoms, and are used in such areas as computer processing, laser and nuclear technology.
On the basis of quantum phenomenon in which a tiny particle behaves as if dwells simultaneously in two places, the computers calculate the power of a modern supercar. In conventional silicon computer chips, the data appears in one of two States: 0 or 1. By the way, in quantum devices data can exist in both States simultaneously, saving exponentially more information. According to experts, Tianhe-2 is one of the fastest supercomputers in China in the last hundred years.
A year earlier, was opened quantum-computing laboratory, established jointly by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Internet giant alibaba in Shanghai. The laboratory shall develop a universal quantum computer prototype, having from 50 to 100 quantum bits by 2030. Quantum technology boasts ultra-high level of security as the Photon. Thanks to this system it is impossible to carry out wiretap or intercept the information through him.
In addition, the program may report two interacting users about the presence of a third party trying to eavesdrop. Launching the world’s first quantum satellite communications will be held in the coming days. If the satellite will work well, it will open the way to hack-proof communication systems.
Meanwhile, China will be completed and put into operation the world’s first quantum backbone network, the Beijing-Shanghai. Through the innovative system will provide security of data transmission.
