A team of Chinese scientists has successfully achieved the fractional quantum anomalous Hall state of photons using “photon boxes,” a breakthrough that could help researchers better understand and control quantum systems. This is crucial for the advancement of quantum computing.

The research findings were published in the academic journal Science on May 3, led by Professor Lu Chaoyang and Professor Pan Jianwei from the University of Science and Technology of China. According to Pan, this technology, known as quantum simulation, plays a vital role in the “second quantum revolution” and is expected to be integrated into quantum computing in the near future.

To gain more insights into this achievement and its implications, click on the video to hear directly from Lu. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the field of quantum physics and has the potential to revolutionize the world of quantum computing.