Quantum computing news, features and articles
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New 'trick' fixes major flaw with lasers in neutral-atom quantum computers — inching us closer to more powerful systemsA new "geometry‑based" quantum swap gate makes neutral‑atom computers far less sensitive to laser noise — bringing large‑scale, stable quantum processors a step closer to reality.
By Alan Bradley Published
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Live 'quantum network' being tested in New York — overcoming key hurdles could bring us closer to an 'unhackable' internetScientists tested a live quantum internet between three locations across New York, inching closer to an unhackable internet.
By Alan Bradley Published
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Breakthrough in experimental light-powered quantum computers could mean scaling them up is now far more viableScientists have achieved a breakthrough by "distilling" light to eliminate the noise that prevents photonic quantum computers from scaling.
By Tristan Greene Published
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Scientists create new type of encryption that protects video files against quantum computing attacksA newly developed encryption framework aims to protect video data from future quantum attacks, all while running on today's conventional hardware.
By Carly Page Published
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IBM quantum processor achieves highest fidelity calculations for the longest period of time on recordScientists have developed a novel approach to error correction that resulted in the highest-ever fidelity of entangled, logical qubits on a superconducting quantum processor.
By Tristan Greene Published
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Quantum computers need just 10,000 qubits — not the millions we assumed — to break the world's most secure encryption algorithmsFuture quantum computers will need to be far less powerful than we thought to threaten the security of encrypted messages, banking information and other sensitive data.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Ultrafast quantum chemistry engine could speed up the development of new medicines and materialsThe powerful software can reduce the time needed to simulate reactions with large molecules from weeks to just minutes.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Scientists build 'most accurate' quantum computing chip ever thanks to new silicon-based computing architectureResearchers say they have created the world's first scalable atomic quantum processor that achieves record-breaking 99.99% fidelity.
By Tristan Greene Published
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Record-breaking feat means information lasts 15 times longer in new kind of quantum processor than those used by Google and IBMThe novel design for the new qubit uses the chemical element tantalum in tandem with a special silicon substrate, creating what researchers say are the most coherent superconducting qubits to date.
By Tristan Greene Published
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