A gold superconducting quantum computer hangs against a black background. Quantum computers, like the one shown here, could someday allow chemists to solve problems that classical computers can’t.

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When you hear the term 'quantum computer,' it feels like a magical machine from the future. Some might imagine it to be hundreds of millions of times faster than today's supercomputers, solving every ...

A team of Chinese scientists has developed the world's fastest quantum computer prototype, named Jiuzhang 4.0, capable of solving complex mathematical problems in less than the blink of an eye — tasks ...

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Think about how we usually measure computer speed. We talk about clock speeds, cores, and how many operations per second a machine can do. That’s how we compare your laptop to a massive supercomputer.

In May 2024, the Singapore government announced that it would invest S$300 million (US$233 million) to fuel quantum technology research and to grow the specialised talent pool here. (Illustration: CNA ...