Atom-based quantum computer achieves error correction milestone, advancing toward practical use
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Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
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A quantum computer built from ultra-cold atoms has achieved error correction during long computations, marking a significant milestone toward building truly useful quantum computers. This development places atom-based quantum computing on par with other leading approaches in the race to create machines that could revolutionize materials science, drug discovery, and cryptography.
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· 2 pulledA quantum computer made from extremely cold atoms has now passed some of the most important milestones towards usefulness, joining a small group of equally able and promising machines.
Though there is wide agreement that sufficiently powerful quantum computers would transform our ability to discover new materials and drugs, and break the encryption that underpins the internet, there are many competing ideas about how best to build them.
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