AWS is collaborating with Element Six, part of De Beers Group, on finding ways to develop and improve synthetic diamond for quantum networking.

Synthetic diamond is a leading solution for applications in quantum communication, where the material can be used as a node in the development of quantum networks. Diamond memory nodes help grow networks by facilitating quantum communication over long distances – a challenge requiring quantum memory nodes with efficient optical interfaces and long memory times.

While the field still presents many fundamental and technical questions, this collaboration between AWS and Element Six aims to develop a scalable synthetic diamond solution consistent with efficient photon-spin interaction and control, which could be used to advance the development of quantum technologies, including secure networks, sensors, or computers, in the future.