TNO and Fraunhofer deliver Germany’s quantum internet node
Fraunhofer ILT and TNO have been working together on an ICON project to develop optical components for the quantum internet and quantum information
At the forefront of an international partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen, TNO has successfully delivered Germany’s first quantum internet node. In the coming years, Fraunhofer ILT will enhance this node and create the initial regional connections to Jülich and Bonn.
Quantum technologies hold immense promise for the future. Quantum computing will solve classically intractable problems, and quantum sensing will enable unprecedented precision in measuring physical quantities. However, the quantum internet is the key to unlocking the full potential of these technologies. By connecting quantum devices, we can enhance their capabilities, enabling distributed quantum computing and quantum sensing networks.
Fraunhofer ILT and TNO have been working together on an ICON project to develop optical components for the quantum internet and quantum information. This fruitful collaboration has led to significant advancements, such as a quantum frequency converter (QFC) architecture with record performance in low noise and improved signal-to-noise ratio.
The collaboration has since expanded, incorporating the expertise of the entire Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Both parties plan to install the first German quantum node of a transnational quantum network at Fraunhofer ILT, serving as a testbed and stepping stone towards a European entanglement-based quantum internet. This quantum node was delivered to Fraunhofer on the 16th of January 2025.
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