Published , by Morgan Shaver
Published , by Morgan Shaver
The concept of life existing elsewhere in the galaxy is fascinating, as is the ongoing, rapid advancement of technology here on planet Earth. Combining the two, it sounds like we may have a promising way to communicate across interstellar space via quantum communications.
As reported by Phys.org, a team of scientists at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Physics and Astronomy “has used mathematical calculations to show that quantum communications across interstellar space should be possible.”
The possibility, as outlined in a paper published to the journal Physical Review D, notes the potential to use quantum communications to open a dialogue with extraterrestrial beings. Not only that, but also the possibility of those same beings using quantum communications to communicate with us as well.
Not only is quantum communications a way for us to send messages, the scientists also remarked that optical and microwave bands could work equally well. Furthermore, it’s suggested that quantum teleportation across interstellar space should also be possible.
All in all, the news is exciting, and we look forward to learning more as the matter continues to be studied. Whether our communications can be picked up, or whether we’re able to pick up chatter from elsewhere, it sounds like these developments in quantum communication may be able to bring us one step closer to verifying the existence of life elsewhere in the galaxy.
For more on the subject, be sure to read through the full article from Phys.org. And if you're in a space exploration mood, also check out our Starfield coverage including how the game features over 1,000 explorable planets.