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Breakthrough brings fiber optics to quantum computing, improving efficiency and reducing heat generation


Published on 2025-02-13 09:22:27 - TechSpot
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  • Quantum computers run at temperatures just a hair above absolute zero. And keeping them humming along at these temps requires massive, multi-million dollar cooling systems known

The article from TechSpot discusses a significant advancement in quantum computing technology, where researchers from the University of Bristol have developed a method to integrate fiber optics with quantum computing systems. This breakthrough involves using a new type of optical fiber that can maintain the quantum state of photons over long distances, thus improving the efficiency of quantum communication and computation. The innovation lies in the creation of a fiber that reduces the loss of quantum information, which traditionally has been a major hurdle in scaling up quantum computers. This development could potentially lead to more robust quantum networks, allowing for quantum computers to be interconnected over large distances, thereby enhancing their computational capabilities and practical applications in fields like cryptography, drug discovery, and financial modeling.

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