Researchers at Taiwan’s National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) have unveiled the world’s smallest quantum computer, designed to utilize a single photon to execute quantum algorithms.
At a press conference held in Hsinchu, near Taipei, Professor Chuu Chih-sung explained that the compact design of the quantum computer encodes information across 32 time-bins within a single high-dimensional photon. This innovative approach represents a crucial advancement in understanding electromagnetic interactions.
A significant advantage of this technology is its ability to sustain stable quantum states at room temperature, which dramatically reduces energy costs compared to traditional quantum computing systems that typically require extensive cooling mechanisms.
NTHU President Kao Wei-yuan highlighted the significance of this breakthrough, noting that it presents a distinct alternative to leading quantum laboratories in the United States, which primarily depend on large cooling systems for their operations.
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