Quantum Computer : Science World Report

Oct 07, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

Quantum Computing: Scientists Design Two-Qubit Logic Gate for Quantum Computers

Researchers may have overcome a crucial hurdle in quantum computing. They've demonstrated a two-qubit logic gate, which is the central building block of a quantum computer.

Sep 23, 2015 09:42 AM EDT

Quantum Physics: Scientists Set New Record for Quantum Teleportation

Researchers at NIST have managed to teleport quantum information over 100 kilometers of optical fiber, which is four times farther than the previous record.

Aug 19, 2015 09:41 AM EDT

Quantum Computing: How to Secure Internet Data for Future Quantum Computers

Scientists may already be working on a way to secure data for the quantum computers of the future.

Aug 12, 2015 03:04 PM EDT

Quantum Computing Scheme May Cause Operations to Occur Without Order

Physicists have revealed a new quantum computation scheme in which operations occur without a well-defined order, which may be able to accomplish a task more efficiently than a standard quantum computer.

Jul 16, 2015 05:53 PM EDT

Quantum Computing: How Computers Can Surpass Their Limits with Light

Robots, mathematics, physics, climate simulations: All of these things rely on computers and computing. Computers, though, are quickly reaching their limits; they simply aren't fast enough and can't store enough information with smaller amounts of space.

Oct 06, 2014 10:14 AM EDT

Quantum Computing May Mean Quantum Robotics: The Creative and Smart Robots of the Future

Scientists have taken a closer look at quantum computing and have found that quantum tools can help robots learn and respond much faster to the stimuli around them.

Apr 24, 2014 10:58 AM EDT

New Reliable Qubit Breakthrough May Make Quantum Computing a Reality

Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize the way computations are performed. Now, scientists may be one step closer to creating such a computer; they've demonstrated a new level of reliability in a five-qubit array.

Apr 10, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

New Atom and Photon 'Switch' May Herald Breakthrough for Quantum Computers

Quantum computing could be closer than ever. Scientists have used a laser to place individual rubidium atoms near the surface of a lattice of light, which means that there's a new method for connecting particles which, in turn, could help develop quantum computing systems.

Mar 17, 2014 09:19 PM EDT

Quantum Computing Machine Under Scrutiny

A new and innovative computing machine is currently attracting a great deal of attention in specialist circles. A team under the leadership of Matthias Troyer, a professor at ETH Zurich, has now confirmed that the machine uses quantum effects. However, it is not any faster than a traditional compute...

Feb 04, 2014 02:57 PM EST

Quantum Engineers Make a Major Step Towards Quantum Computers

An international research group of scientists and engineers led by the University of Bristol, UK, has made an important advance towards a quantum computer by shrinking down key components and integrating them onto a silicon microchip.

Jan 06, 2014 02:24 PM EST

Researchers Forecast Cancer Treatments and Atomic-Scale Modelling in 2014

Radical new treatments for cancer could be available in hospitals in 2014, while quantum computing could allow scientists to model chemical reactions at the atomic level for the first time – these are some of the predictions made by researchers in Horizon’s poll of major developments this year. ...

Nov 06, 2013 03:43 PM EST

Single-Atom Light Switch Invented, Doubling as Strange Quantum-State Induced Switch

With just a single atom, light can be switched between two fibre optic cables at the Vienna University of Technology. Such a switch enables quantum phenomena to be used for information and communication technology.