quantum computing

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Harvard researchers, led by Philip Kim, have advanced superconductor technology by creating a high-temperature superconducting diode using cuprates. This development is crucial for quantum computing and represents a significant step in manipulating and understanding exotic materials and quantum states. Credit: SciTechDaily.comFabrication method could facilitate materials discovery.Harvard team led by Philip Kim innovates in high-temperature superconductors using cuprates.Developed the world’s first superconducting diode,…

Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to more quickly solve problems that are too complex for non-quantum, i.e., classical, computers. This rapidly emerging technology can be applied to a number of fields, including software development, healthcare, medicine, and artificial intelligence.The worldwide global quantum computing market was estimated to generate $866 million in revenue in 2023 and that figure is expected to swell to $4.375 billion by 2028. This is due, in part, to the fact that more industries are investing…

Quantum computing has made a significant leap forward with Harvard’s new platform, capable of dynamic reconfiguration and demonstrating low error rates in two-qubit entangling gates. This breakthrough, highlighted in a recent Nature paper, signals a major advancement in overcoming the quantum error correction challenge, positioning Harvard’s technology alongside other leading quantum computing methods. The work, a collaboration with MIT and others, marks a crucial step towards scalable, error-corrected quantum computing.…

Researchers from Caltech have developed a quantum eraser to correct “erasure” errors in quantum computing systems. This technique, which involves manipulating alkaline-earth neutral atoms in laser light “tweezers,” allows for the detection and correction of errors through fluorescence. The innovation leads to a tenfold improvement in entanglement rates in Rydberg neutral atom systems, representing a crucial step forward in making quantum computers more reliable and scalable.Researchers have successfully demonstrated the…

The world is on the cusp of a computing revolution based on quantum mechanics – the theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the level of atoms and subatomic particles. Quantum science has also been explained by a U.S. government scientist as the “rules that describe how really small things behave.”This field is full of surprises, even for the experts. Richard Feynman, the late theoretical physicist, Nobel laureate and pioneer of quantum computing, described the field as “peculiar and…

The world is on the cusp of a computing revolution based on quantum mechanics - the theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the level of atoms and subatomic particles. Quantum science has also been explained by a U.S. government scientist as the "rules that describe how really small things behave."This field is full of surprises, even for the experts. Richard Feynman, the late theoretical physicist, Nobel laureate and pioneer of quantum computing, described the field as "peculiar and…

In the 2024 cybersecurity predictions, Barracuda has set the stage for a seismic shift in the digital realm, focusing on the impact of quantum computing. Quantum, akin to the transformative force of AI, dazzles with its promise of unparalleled speed, envisaged to revolutionise fields from particle physics to weather forecasting and, notably, cybersecurity. However, this innovation brings a double-edged sword, potentially empowering threat actors to breach encryptions with newfound ease.Quantum's potential threat has…

Illustration of the process of light scattering inside the cavity directly to the waveguide through interaction between the optical and mechanical domains. Credit: André Garcia Primo/UNICAMP A groundbreaking study introduces advanced nanometric optomechanical cavities, paving the way for more efficient quantum networks and improving quantum computing and communication technologies. The ability to transmit information coherently in the band of the electromagnetic spectrum from microwave to infrared is vitally important to…

Cornell researchers discovered a “quantum spin-glass” state in quantum computing, offering insights into error correction and revealing hidden orders in quantum algorithms, potentially leading to new quantum state classifications and advances in quantum computing. At the microscopic level, window glass exhibits a curious blend of properties. Its atoms are disordered like a liquid, yet they possess the rigidity of a solid; when a force is applied to one atom, it affects all others. It’s an analogy physicists use to…