The future quantum internet will consist of different functionalities that are connect quantum mechanically over long distances. Here we demonstrate an important step towards such a hybrid quantum network. We have achieve a telecom single photon link between an atomic source and a solid state memory. Importantly we show that the two nodes have very different functionalities: the source is capable of generating high-quality single photons and the solid-state memory can store these photons in mutliple temporal modes with high efficiencies. Our two nodes operate at telecom wavelengths which enables long-distance deployment which we did across Hydepark. Check out the details here: Direct telecom network between atomic and solid-state quantum nodes

Classical cellular automata are simple algorithms that result in a suprisingly rich range of complex phenomena. On our dual-species Rydberg array we have now implemented their quantum version: quantum cellular automata. With simple global driving we achieve a whole myriad of quantum protocols ranging from growing entangled states (GHZ and cluster states) to studying quasiparticle dynamics. The versatility and scalability of this approach present compelling opportunities for the development of quantum information systems, as well as new perspectives on quantum many-body dynamics. Check out our work here: Quantum Cellular Automata on a Dual-Species Rydberg Processor

The Bernien Lab celebrated the awesome contributions of our first IQOQI intern Yuanzhe (4th from the right) with a spicy hot pot. But sadly, all good things come to an end and we had to say goodbye.

After working on quantum optomechanics at TU Delft, Alex joins the quantum networking efforts of the Bernien Lab as a postdoc. We are excited to have you!