Inside Xanadu's Lab: Ultra-low Loss Thin Film Lithium Niobate Switch Wafers
ceciletamura · x · 2026-08-11
Quantum computing company Xanadu shared a behind-the-scenes look at their lab's latest progress. The post reveals they are working on ultra-low loss thin film lithium niobate switch wafers.
This material is a key component for optical quantum computing and advanced photonic communication, aiming to improve the efficiency and stability of quantum computing and transmission by reducing photon loss.
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