An exotic phase of matter has been realized on a quantum processor. Matter can exist in different forms, or phases, such as liquid water or solid ice. These phases are usually understood under ...

Researchers have successfully used a quantum algorithm to solve a complex century-old mathematical problem long considered ...

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Despite quantum’s recent surge in public awareness, our generation has been reaping the benefits of quantum mechanics for our ...

One notable example is the $34 million secured by British quantum algorithms specialist Phasecraft from a group of investors, ...

A time crystal is a form of matter that shows continuous, repeating patterns over time, much like how atoms in a normal ...

Drug discovery has traditionally been slow and expensive, often taking decades and costing manufacturers billions. Traditional methods, while advancing, are hitting limits in tackling the complexities ...

Noise is annoying, whether you're trying to sleep or exploit the laws of quantum physics. Although noise from environmental ...

Imagine a physicist observing a quantum system whose behavior is akin to a coin toss: it could come up heads or tails. They perform the quantum coin toss and see heads. Could they be certain that ...

The hot field of quantum computing catapulted the stocks of several companies in the space. Examples include IonQ (NYSE: IONQ ...