Australian researchers make quantum computing breakthrough, paving way for world-first chip

Australian scientists have discovered a way to put quantum computing technology into silicon computer chips, paving the way for the first commercial manufacture of the holy grail in superfast computing.

For decades scientists have been trying to turn quantum computing — which allows for multiple calculations to happen at once, making it immeasurably faster than standard computing — into a practical reality rather than a moonshot theory. Until now, they have largely relied on “exotic” materials to construct quantum computers, making them unsuitable for commercial production.

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This is a fascinating development. A prototype quantum computing chip could arrive within five years they reckon.

Just in case you can’t visualize a two qubit logic gate, here is a helpful illustration -

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That’s good if it means no more need for SQIDs run supercooled on Josephson Junctions.