Quantum computers take step toward practicality with demonstration of new device

Computers based on the powerful properties of quantum mechanics have the potential to revolutionize information technology and security, but for decades they have remained more theoretical than practical, and difficult to scale up. That is changing, however, as demonstrated in a report this week in the journal Science.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news129558328.html">Quantum computers take step toward practicality with demonstration of new device</a></p> <p>Computers based on the powerful properties of quantum mechanics have the potential to revolutionize information technology and security, but for decades they have remained more theoretical than practical, and difficult to scale up. That is changing, however, as demonstrated in a report this week in the journal <i>Science.</i></p>