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Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale (HFNL): Luminaries of the microscale
In recent years, HFNL has been in the spotlight for developing the world’s first sub-nanometre Raman imaging, single-protein spin resonance spectroscopy, satellite quantum communication, and the fastest quantum computers. The interdisciplinary laboratory provides solutions at the microscale to strategic emerging fields; nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and cognitive science (NBIC). Launched in 2003, it aims to bring together the best resources of the University of Science and Technology of China.
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Jian-Wei Pan’s team has used the quantum mechanics of photons to create a record-breaking computer and an unprecedented satellite-based network for secure international communication.