Photonic chip brings optical quantum computers a step closer

A programmable photonic circuit has been developed that can execute various quantum algorithms and is potentially highly scalable. This device could pave the way for large-scale quantum computers based on photonic hardware. Programmable photonic circuit that runs quantum algorithms.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 591; no. 7848; pp. 40 - 41
Main Author Andersen, Ulrik L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.03.2021
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Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
News And Views
Science
Computer science
Quantum physics
Quantum information
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Summary:A programmable photonic circuit has been developed that can execute various quantum algorithms and is potentially highly scalable. This device could pave the way for large-scale quantum computers based on photonic hardware. Programmable photonic circuit that runs quantum algorithms.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/d41586-021-00488-z