Unprecedented photon interactions: another step towards quantum computing?

Résultat scientifique

Researchers have succeeded in creating strong interactions between several photons, thus taking a crucial step toward the realization of a quantum computer.

The present study was carried out in the following CNRS laboratories:

  • Laboratoire de physique de l'ENS (LPENS, CNRS / ENS-PSL / Sorbonne Université / Université Paris Cité)
  • Laboratoire de physique théorique et hautes énergies (LPTHE, CNRS/Sorbonne Université)

References :

Spectral signature of high-order photon processes enhanced by Cooper-pair pairing, W. C. Smith, A. Borgognoni, M. Villiers, E. Roverc’h, J. Palomo, M. R. Delbecq, T. Kontos, P. Campagne-Ibarcq, B. Douçot, Z. Leghta, Nature Communication 16, 8359 - Published: 24 September 2025.
DOI : 10.1038/s41467-025-62047-8

Contact

Zaki Leghtas
Maître de conférences à Mines Paris - PSL, membre du Laboratoire de physique de l'ENS (LPENS)
Communication CNRS Physique