Quantum Computers
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World's 1st multinode quantum network is a breakthrough for the quantum internet
By Ben Turner published
Researchers say the new network will be unhackable and able to coordinate systems to unprecedented levels. Many of the deeper implications, however, cannot be foreseen.
A student's physics project could make quantum computers twice as reliable
By Stephanie Pappas published
A remarkably simple change in the codes used to correct errors in quantum computers could half the number of destabilizing mistakes in these systems.
China claims fastest quantum computer in the world
By Rafi Letzter published
"Jiuzhang" would be the most powerful quantum computer in the world, capable of performing some tasks 100 trillion times faster than the world's fastest supercomputers.
Online course trains students in the bizarre world of quantum computing
By Diane Lincoln published
A new online training course introduces students to quantum concepts, including superposition, qubits, encryption and many others.
Physicists link quantum memories across the longest distance ever
By Tim Childers published
We're one step closer to having quantum internet, but wait, what is quantum internet?
The 12 Most Important and Stunning Quantum Experiments of 2019
By Rafi Letzter published
Quantum computing seems to inch closer every year.
Quantum Supremacy Is Unlikely, Scientist Says
By Subhash Kak published
Google claims quantum supremacy – IBM says not so fast. One researcher explains why he doesn't see quantum computers outpacing classical computers any time soon ... and maybe not ever.
Google's Quantum Computer Just Aced an 'Impossible' Test
By Tim Childers published
For the first time, a quantum computer has solved a task that Google says would be impossible for the most advanced supercomputers in the world.
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