Researchers reach important milestone in quantum computer developmentLONDON — The University of Oxford Monday announced that its researchers had achieved a quantum logic gate with record-breaking 99.9 percent precision, reaching the benchmark required theoretically to build a quantum computer. A quantum logic gate on its own does not constitute a quantum computer, but you can’t build the computer without them,” said Professor Lucas. “Achieving a logic gate with 99.9 percent precision is another important milestone on the road to developing a quantum computer. The study is carried out by researchers from the Networked Quantum Information Technologies Hub, which is led by the University of Oxford, and has been published in the journal Physical Review Letters. The team achieved the logic gate, which places two atoms in a state of quantum entanglement and is the fundamental building block of quantum computing, with a precision substantially greater than the previous world record, according to the university.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 09, 2016 03:00 UTC