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Tag: quantum mechanics
Quantum error correction goes well beyond breakeven
A demo of error-corrected qubits shows big reductions in errors as they grow. Running complicated algorithms on quantum computing hardware […]
An experimental tour-de-force: Entanglement between glass bead and light
A quanta of mysteriousness Getting a glass bead to act like a quantum object by entangling it with light. Writing […]
What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet?
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out. How do you get two quantum states to interfere […]
D-Wave shows off its new entry in quantum computing race
Company noted for building quantum annealers now also making gate-based hardware. D-Wave is a bit of an oddity in the […]
Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust
Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can’t be verified classically. There are many algorithms for which it […]
Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies
Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options […]
What happens when you try to chop a photon in half?
A mirror that moves mid-photon could release a shower of new photons. A photon is a single particle of light, […]
Quantum error correction can constantly recalibrate a processor
Skip to content Reinforcement learning uses error information to adjust control algorithms. Google’s Sycamore processor. Credit: Google There are some […]
Quantum computing startup says it will leapfrog everybody
A short time back, we covered an announcement by Amazon that it would be hosting a useful quantum computer from […]