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Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum is a public research university in Bochum, Germany, founded in 1962, not a quantum computing company. Its quantum-relevant work sits mainly in solid-state and condensed-matter physics, including semiconductor quantum dots and spin qubits in silicon- and germanium-based heterostructures, supported by in-house epitaxy and cleanroom facilities. It contributes research, devices and trained graduates to German quantum programmes rather than developing commercial quantum computers.

AI-written profile · not yet reviewed · 4 October 2026

Headquarters
Bochum, Germany
Founded
1962
Status
Private
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New Method Generates Photons That Are Virtually Indistinguishable

Researchers at Paderborn University, the University of Basel, and Ruhr University Bochum demonstrated a photon source based on biexciton decay in quantum dots placed inside an optical cavity. The method increased the indistinguishability of emitted photons from about 60% to roughly 90%. The work is reported in Physical Review Letters.

OutlookPlausible

If the biexciton-cavity source can be fabricated repeatably, it could be integrated into prototype photonic quantum processors, improving two-photon interference fidelity and supporting more reliable on-chip entanglement generation within the next two years.

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