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Physics

May 10, 2008

Quantum computers take step toward practicality with demonstration of new device

“So we showed that such a gate is possible and demonstrated the first necessary steps in that direction.”

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 ... via PhysOrg Weblog

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