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Scientists have built the smallest quantum computer in the world
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
The smallest machine of its kind in the world uses a single photon as its qubit and it can perform calculations without needing the cumbersome equipment to cool it down to near absolute zero.
Chinese scientists claim they broke RSA encryption with a quantum computer — but there's a catch
By Peter Ray Allison published
Researchers claim to have broken RSA encryption using a quantum computer, but what really happened?
Google's Sycamore quantum computer chip can now outperform the fastest supercomputers, new study suggests
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Experiments on Google's 67-qubit Sycamore processor showed operations entering a new "weak noise phase" in which calculations were complex enough to outperform supercomputers, based on benchmark testing.
History of quantum computing: 12 key moments that shaped the future of computers
By Edd Gent published
Although quantum computing is a nascent field, there are plenty of key moments that defined it over the last few decades as scientists strive to create machines that can solve impossible problems.
What is a quantum processing unit (QPU)?
By Peter Ray Allison published
At the core of a quantum computer is the quantum processor, but these technologies are vastly different from the CPUs found in conventional computers.
What is a quantum bit (qubit)?
By Peter Ray Allison published
Qubits are the fundamental building blocks of quantum computers — and, when fitted into these machines — rely on the weird laws of quantum mechanics to process calculations in parallel.
Japan to start building 1st 'zeta-class' supercomputer in 2025, 1,000 times more powerful than today's fastest machines
By Harry Baker published
Japan's new state-of-the-art supercomputer, which is due to cost more than $750 million to build, is set to turn on by 2030.
Radical quantum computing theory could lead to more powerful machines than previously imagined
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Scientists have just theorized how to connect quantum processors over vast distances to form a giant quantum computing network that acts as a single machine.
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