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Quantum computing: Facts about the ultra-powerful computers that use quantum mechanicsDiscover interesting facts about quantum computers, how they differ from classical computers, and what sort of fields they'll be used in.
By Peter Ray Allison Last updated
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World's first silicon-based quantum computer is small enough to plug into a regular power socketAn Irish startup has created the world's first silicon-based quantum computer — it can still integrate seamlessly with classical computing in data centers.
By Alan Bradley Published
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Quantum 'miracle material' can store information in a single dimension thanks to newly discovered magnetic switchingScientists have developed a method for storing quantum information in a single dimension, thereby reducing decoherence, using chromium sulfide bromide.
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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World's first computer that combines human brain with silicon now availableThe CL1 computer is the first in the world that combines human neurons with a silicon chip. It could be used in disease modeling and drug discovery before it expires after six months.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Scientists reveal the first operating system for quantum computersQNodeOS is the world's first operating system designed for quantum computers and will enable connections between different types of quantum computers.
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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New benchmark will reveal when quantum computers overtake the fastest supercomputers, scientists sayA new benchmark performed on chips from five different vendors has indicated how we can measure QPU performance as quantum computers become more advanced and useful.
By Alan Bradley Published
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'Squeezing' Schrödinger's cat-inspired qubits could lead to more reliable quantum computingA new technique improves the reliability of cat qubits by squeezing their probabilistic states. This could improve their reliability and lifetime, and pave the way for accurate quantum computing.
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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Scientists observe new quantum phase that could have major implications for quantum computingThe exotic quantum phase, predicted over half a century ago, could lead to advances in quantum computing, sensors and communication technology.
By Alan Bradley Published
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What is quantum superposition?Quantum superposition is a phenomenon in which a tiny particle can be in two states at the same time — but only if it is not being directly observed.
By Jess Thomson Last updated
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