Scientists Develop Alternative Approaches to Quantum Computers
Quantum computers of practical application still remain the work of the future, but scientists continue to improve the basic technologies necessary to create such systems. Recently, two research groups have published work offering alternative approaches to quantum calculations.
An international team led by the University of Cambridge has found a way to control the interaction of light and the back of electrons, forcing them to behave like miniature magnets, even at room temperature. This breakthrough will allow for the use of quantum applications in practical settings. (source: University of Cambridge)
At around the same time, a group at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the USA developed an algorithm that utilizes natural quantum interactions, eliminating the need for complex requirements of quantum glands. This algorithm allows for solving practical problems much faster and with greater stability compared to classical supercomputers and traditional quantum methods. The Grover algorithm, a quantum method of searching large data sets, can be applied to solving the problem of separating numbers using this approach. (source: Los Alamos National Laboratory)
The first approach is based on organic semiconductors similar to those used in displays. These semiconductors form molecular structures connected by bridges. By irradiating these bridges with light, scientists have successfully synchronized the electron spins on different sides of the structure, allowing for reliable connection of the electrons with photons at room temperature. This simplifies the manipulation of the electrons’ properties in a natural environment. The breakthrough enables various potential quantum applications, as a simple magnetic field can now be used instead of a complex system of quantum confusion. (source: University of Cambridge)
In conclusion, although quantum computers with practical application are currently out of reach, scientists are relentlessly working on improving approaches to their creation and modification. These recent developments bring us one step closer to a future where quantum computers can be utilized efficiently and effectively.