Researchers at the University of Bristol, England have done something quite remarkable. After about 6 years of work they have created the world’s first known re-programmable quantum photonic computer. The chip is able to entangle photons and place them in different quantum states based on how its 8 electrodes are programmed. Effectively, they have produced the worlds first, 2-qubit (quantum bit) computer! Measuring just 70mm X 3mm it is by far the smallest quantum computer in existence. It is also the only real one.
So, now we have a true quantum computer! Now we just have to figure out what we can do with it.
For more detailed info hit this link to read the press release, or this one to read the research paper.
Are you pondering what I’m pondering, Pinky?
A re-programmable quantum photonic computer…and to think we made it to the moon with less computing power than that of a modern day calculator.
We already know what to do with it. Put it on Fringe.
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