IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) stock jumped 4% Tuesday morning after the company revealed a major advancement in quantum networking, successfully converting quantum signals to telecom wavelengths.
In collaboration with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), IonQ transformed photons from the visible spectrum used in its trapped barium ion systems into telecom wavelengths on a prototype setup. This innovation allows quantum information to travel efficiently over standard fiber optic networks, potentially linking quantum computers across long distances.
“We are the first quantum company to demonstrate the ability to convert visible signals to telecom wavelengths,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. “We will soon connect two quantum computers over standard wavelengths, opening the floodgates for broadly networked quantum devices using commercial fiber infrastructure.”
The achievement marks a significant step toward IonQ’s goal of a “Quantum Internet,” enabling distributed quantum computing through secure quantum networks. The technology is expected to be particularly valuable for telecom operators and network providers planning next-generation quantum infrastructure.
This milestone comes shortly after IonQ delivered its first trapped-ion quantum computer equipped with an integrated photonic interface to AFRL’s facility in Rome, New York. The company continues to expand its presence globally, with locations across the U.S. and Switzerland.
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