Quantum Computers
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What is quantum computing?
By Peter Ray Allison last updated
Reference Quantum computing opens the door to ultra-powerful machines that can perform calculations that would take supercomputers millions of years.

'Quantum memory breakthrough' may lead to a quantum internet
By Peter Ray Allison published
A new technique in quantum storage that operates at room temperature could pave the way for a quantum internet.

Scientists blast atoms with Fibonacci laser to make an 'extra' dimension of time
By Ben Turner last updated
The new phase was made by firing lasers at 10 ytterbium ions inside a quantum computer.

World's 1st multinode quantum network is a breakthrough for the quantum internet
By Ben Turner published
Researchers say the new network will be unhackable and able to coordinate systems to unprecedented levels. Many of the deeper implications, however, cannot be foreseen.

A student's physics project could make quantum computers twice as reliable
By Stephanie Pappas published
A remarkably simple change in the codes used to correct errors in quantum computers could half the number of destabilizing mistakes in these systems.

China claims fastest quantum computer in the world
By Rafi Letzter published
"Jiuzhang" would be the most powerful quantum computer in the world, capable of performing some tasks 100 trillion times faster than the world's fastest supercomputers.

Online course trains students in the bizarre world of quantum computing
By Diane Lincoln published
A new online training course introduces students to quantum concepts, including superposition, qubits, encryption and many others.

Physicists link quantum memories across the longest distance ever
By Tim Childers published
We're one step closer to having quantum internet, but wait, what is quantum internet?
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