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An Extra-Large Nanocage Molecule For Quantum Computing
JMarshall writes: Researchers have built a molecular nanocage 8 nm across that represents a step toward quantum computing. It is difficult to make uniform nanoparticles more than 4 nm across, but new work solves this problem. Researchers made eight-membered metal rings from chromium and nickel that can act like a qubits in quantum computing. More connected rings means greater quantum computing capacity, so the team worked to combine many rings into one molecule. They managed to pull 24 rings together into an 8-nm sphere, secured by palladium ions at the core. The molecule had a surprisingly good phase memory, an indication of the molecule's quantum computing potential. The researchers say building a molecule with 70-100 rings would allow them to do "some serious stuff" in quantum computing.
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Yesnomaybe.
I assume this is a step forward in making molecules with rings ... beyond that, who the hell knows?
Quantum computing is overhyped and underrated. At the same damned time. Because it's freakin' quantum!!
I'm still not sure most people even know WTF it is supposed to be used for, how it works, or if half the claims are (or even can be) true.
Lost at C:>. Found at C.
Coming this Sunday! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!
In the Extra-LARGE Nanocage!
The Maryland University Laboratory for Physical Sciences -vs- DWave!
in an no-holds barred entangled deathmatch!
1QB -vs- zombEinstein
NIST -vs- Hal Puthoff
in a teleportation race for the cash!
and a special guest appearance by Oderus Urungus singing the National Anthem before the show
general seating only $11.11 at the door
BE THERE! or maybe not.
the preceding comment is my own and in no way reflects the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff