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'Quantum CD' could hold up to 1,000 times more data than today's optical discs
The new study models how light spreads at the nanometer scale to understand how energy moves between rare earth emitters and the quantum defects within a solid material.
Scientists have built the smallest quantum computer in the world
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
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
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
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)?
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)?
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
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.
