Rearranging photon distribution in nanoscale systems can create different forms of light . Quantum technology could advance through this .

In what way ? Engineering light with quantum mechanical properties could advance multiple quantum technologies , enabling the reduction of multiphoton system fluctuations , boosting the sensitivity of protocols for quantum sensing .

What is light ' s exact role ? In future , data will be treated and transmitted by lasers . Quantum light properties endow machines with gigantic computing potential and incredible execution rates .

The " qbit " ( a photon ) can have several states at once , 0 or 1 or both . Maintaining photons in superposition states means computers can carry out multiple calculations in parallel and simultaneously , drastically increasing speed .

Drawbacks ? Capacity for finding several states at once can ’ t easily be achieved unless a photon is isolated . It ’ s necessary to easily emit photons one by one , which is extremely difficult .

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