Scientists say they have reached “a critical inflection point” after developing a technology that makes silicon-based quantum processors more viable.
Quantum computing company Equal1 has created a quantum processing unit (QPU) that can be built using conventional semiconductor manufacturing processes. This negates the complexity and expense typically involved with producing quantum processors using exotic materials or complicated techniques.
The company has also developed what representatives called “the most complex quantum controller chip developed to date.” This can operate at ultra-low temperatures and paves the way for millions of qubits on a single chip — meaning it can handle a huge number of quantum bits of information simultaneously while keeping them stable and accurate for calculations.
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