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Quantum information studies how atoms and molecules store information. Quantum computing studies how to use this information for practical purposes.

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Current research

Physical Review X

Nature

Labs

IBM

Lincoln Lab

Max Planck Institute

Equipment

Josephson Junctions

Entangled photon and atom

Topological chip

Discoveries

Shor's algorithm

Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip. It uses a unique state of matter called 'topological.' Capable of 1 million qubits? Read more about the state of matter here.

Energy levels



Quantum computing packet