Quantum Computing

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The 100-year journey from quantum science to quantum technology

To celebrate the Year of Quantum, a physicist explains why this ‘spooky’ science is destined to become even more important in every area of our lives

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From sand to superposition: A key step towards a powerful silicon quantum computer

A major obstacle to quantum computing has been overcome by modifying a common industrial method to create large arrays of single atoms in a silicon chip

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Lightning in a diamond to power the quantum revolution

A new way to measure the flow of electricity in a diamond electrical device reveals an unexpected phenomenon reminiscent of lightning in slow motion

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Using quantum computing to protect AI from attack

AI can be fooled into making mistakes, sometimes risking lives, but quantum computing could provide a strong defence

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Observing time crystals

Time crystals are mysterious configurations of particles that are perpetually switching and quantum computers can now be used to examine them

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Machine learning to scale up the quantum computer

A machine learning framework has been created to precisely locate atom-sized quantum bits in silicon – a crucial step for building a large-scale silicon quantum computer

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The next big scientific thing

As National Science Week celebrates scientific discovery in Australia, we ask what’s likely to be the ‘next big thing’ in some of the most exciting fields of science research?

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Lifting the lid on quantum computing

Newly developed software for learning quantum computer programming allows students to see inside the ‘black box’ and start using the ‘weird’ physics to solve problems

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Special Report

Can you explain Quantum computing?

Quantum computing can be a challenging concept to get your head around - could you explain it?

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The Quantum sensing revolution

Quantum sensors can detect tiny changes at the level below the atom, and it’s leading to entirely new questions about how our biological systems work