Today, stumble upon a fake is extremely simple, especially if you are used to order goods from online stores. Large corporations are struggling in every way, but counterfeiting still appears. Researchers from the University of Lancaster in the UK came up with a new way to combat counterfeits. They propose to use quantum physics paired with modern smartphones. According to them, this method can not be faked: in fact, each product receives its unique "fingerprint".

Previously, this team of researchers created unique atomic scale identifiers based on inhomogeneities found in 2D materials, such as graphene. They, unlike modern counterfeit counterfeit technologies like holograms, can not be copied.

The use of quantum physics makes it possible to further strengthen these irregularities, having obtained a kind of imprint.

Now, scientists have developed an application for smartphones, allowing you to compare such a 2D-fingerprint with the manufacturer's database and find out whether this product is a real or fake. These prints can be placed on any surface, so they can be used literally for everything from wine to automotive parts.

Researchers promise to launch their technology on the market in the first half of 2018.