Quantum computing news, features and articles
Quantum computing is a field of study in which scientists are striving to make machines that are orders of magnitude more powerful than the world's best supercomputers.
Quantum computing taps into the subatomic world, relying on the laws of quantum mechanics to process information in parallel rather than in sequence. Although this is an embryonic field of research, with no quantum computing currently outpacing a supercomputer, quantum supremacy, or the point at which quantum computers overtake the best classical versions, could be here within a matter of years.
Live Science's expert writers and editors are closely following the latest developments in quantum computing, from error correction technologies to more advance quantum chips, so we can guide you through the next era of computing.
Check out our latest quantum computing news, features and articles for everything you need to know about this exciting technology.
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Japan switches on its first full-stack room-temperature quantum computer — and scientists plan to scale it up to 10,000 qubitsJapan's new quantum system, Shunkai, uses "optical tweezers" to trap and rearrange atoms, and will be available to researchers working on quantum error correction.
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IBM's new 'quantum fridges' are nearly 200 times colder than deep spaceIBM's new modular cryogenic system links quantum chips to overcome major infrastructure hurdles and pave the way for a powerful system by 2029.
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Engineers build world's first portable diamond-powered quantum computer — it works at room temperature and can be plugged into an outletThe world's first portable, room-temperature quantum computer with more than 10 qubits utilizes flawed lab-made diamonds. The quantum system fits into a standard server rack and connects to a typical power grid.
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IBM scientists claim they've achieved 'quantum advantage' — and they've dared others to prove them wrongUsing IBM's quantum computer, scientists say they have shown in three different experiments that quantum computers can outpace classical machines in useful computations.
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Quantum computing wielded to create extremely rare material critical to nuclear fusionNuclear fusion inches closer after scientists combine supercomputing, AI and quantum computing to blueprint a way to create more tritium.
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New chip harnesses quantum computing's biggest weakness — and tries to turn it into a strengthA new quantum computing chip turns destructive noise into a programmable feature, helping scientists study signal loss and error correction to build more effective systems in the future.
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In a first, scientists translated an entire viral genome so a quantum computer could read and analyze itScientists have uploaded a viral genome to a quantum computer, marking an important step for the future of quantum-enabled advancements in biology.
By Alan Bradley Published
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China unveils first-of-its-kind 'dual-core' quantum computer — its makers say it improves stability and efficiencyA new Chinese quantum computing system pairs two independent neutral-atom arrays in one processor, aiming to boost stability, efficiency and scalability.
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Microsoft's latest quantum chip is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor — but why is it so controversial?Analysis The Majorana 2 quantum processor is built from topological qubits, and its creators claim it can sustain quantum coherence for an average of 20 seconds — orders of magnitude longer than the milliseconds that conventional chips last.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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