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Research advances quantum computing that harnesses speed of light
Quantum computers have the potential to perform calculations more quickly than supercomputers, but they could be even faster and more energy-efficient if they were built with photons as their basic units, called qubits.
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Quantum computers could surpass supercomputers in speed and energy efficiency by using photons as qubits, but fabricating chips that support photonic qubits remains challenging. Engineers at Purdue University have created potential solutions addressing several major hurdles in producing quantum photonic integrated circuits at scale. Their work aims to enable large‑scale manufacturing of these photon‑based chips, moving the technology closer to practical implementation.
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