
ALT One of the two ion traps used, seen in the centre of the image. Around the trap run a number of laser beam lines for the preparation and manipulation of the ions. At the front of the trap, the end of the quantum network link to the other trap — an optical fibre — is visible. (Photo: David Nadlinger/ University of Oxford)

ALT Artist's impression of device-independent quantum key distribution. Both parties control a quantum "box", where a key is assembled bit by bit from measurements on entangled atoms. Optical fibres link the boxes to a central station for the heralded creation of entanglement. (Illustration: Enrique Sahagún/Scixel.)

ALT One of our ion trap quantum network nodes. The vacuum chamber housing the ion trap, in the centre, is surrounded by a number of laser beam lines that control a single atom confined at the centre of the trap. At the front, the end of the quantum network link connecting it to the other node – an optical fibre – is visible.

















