8 years, 2 months ago

Quantum computing breakthrough could help 'change life completely', say scientists

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Professor Winfried Hensinger, head of the Ion Quantum Technology Group at Sussex University, who has been leading this research, told The Independent: “It is the Holy Grail of science, really, to build a quantum computer. “And we are now publishing the actual nuts-and-bolts construction plan for a large-scale quantum computer.” It is thought the astonishing processing power unleashed by quantum mechanics will lead to new, life-saving medicines, help solve the most intractable scientific problems, and probe the mysteries of the universe. “This is really, really exciting … it’s probably one of the most exciting times to be in this field.” He said small quantum computers had been built in the past but to test the theories. Dr Toby Cubitt, a Royal Society research fellow in quantum information theory at University College London, said: “Many different technologies are competing to build the first large-scale quantum computer.

The Independent

Discover Related