This article does not cover a specific quantum computing standard or protocol, nor does it mention any organization developing one. Instead, it highlights Dr. Alexey Gorshkov’s award-winning research on making individual particles of light (photons) interact strongly—a behavior that does not occur naturally. The work is currently in the foundational research stage and is not part of any formal standards process, meaning it is neither proposed for standardization nor implemented as an industry protocol.
By enabling photons to interact reliably, this research lays the groundwork for future quantum devices that could process information using light instead of electricity, similar to how today’s computer chips use electrons. While the breakthrough has already inspired global follow-up studies and been recognized as a major scientific advance, there is no set timeline for commercial deployment or standard adoption. In simple terms, scientists are learning how to make light particles cooperate so they can eventually perform the basic logical operations needed for quantum computing and advanced quantum networks.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/alexey-gorshkov-receives-2019-pecase
Keywords: photon-photon interactions, quantum optics, logical operations