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Focus on quantum teleportation

3. Detecting the photon
Once the remaining photon
interacts with a third entangled
photon on the ground, all
three quantum states are
revealed. The third photon
has effectively teleported into
outer space.

In an experiment conducted three years ago, invisible
infrared photons used for quantum teleportation were
sent from La Palma

4. The future
of quantum
teleportation
Scientists hope to create
a system of ground-based
stations and quantum
satellites, resulting in a
quantum internet network.

© Adrian Mann; IQOQI Vienna, Austrian Academy of Sciences
1. Entangling and
emitting the photons
Using an innovative system
of light-altering crystals
and a one-metre telescope,
the entangled photon
is sent towards the
Micius spacecraft.

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