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Which quantum computer is the most powerful ever? It's complicated

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IonQ has become the latest company to claim its quantum computer is more powerful than any other computer in existence - despite not having built it yet. But how exactly do you benchmark a quantum computer?

Jun 22, 2023

Which quantum computer is the most powerful ever? It's complicated

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

IonQ has become the latest company to claim its quantum computer is more powerful than any other computer in existence - despite not having built it yet. But how exactly do you benchmark a quantum computer?

Jun 22, 2023

Sniffing out drug driving: why a breath test for cannabis is so hard to create – Physics World

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An expert in nanoparticle metrology and neurotoxicology is our podcast guest The post Sniffing out drug driving: why a breath test for cannabis is so hard to create appeared first on Physics World.

Jun 22, 2023

Nanoparticle drug delivery system super-enhances neuron regeneration in zebrafish eye, new study shows

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In a recent study from the Wilmer Eye Institute, researchers say they found that using a nanoparticle to target immune cells in the eyes of zebrafish enhanced neuron regeneration rates after injury. This research expands on previous studies, from ...

Jun 22, 2023

Researchers develop a new source of quantum light

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The device emits a stream of single photos at room temperature and could provide a basis for optical quantum computers.

Jun 22, 2023

Scientists Propose New Method for Direct Fabrication of Sub-10 nm Nanopores

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Chinese scientists have proposed a new method for direct fabrication of sub-10 nm nanopores in WO3 nanosheets using swift heavy ions lately. The results have been published in Nano Letters.

Jun 22, 2023

Intel Sells Minority Stake in IMS Nanofabrication

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Intel will divest an approximately 20% stake in its IMS Nanofabrication GmbH business to Bain Capital in a transaction that values IMS at approximately $4.3 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023. IMS will opera...

Jun 22, 2023

Space tech to shrink as the limits of quantum physics are tested

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A UK-wide consortium is developing technologies to use nanoparticles as state-of-the-art sensors on small, shoebox-sized satellites known as CubeSats.

Jun 22, 2023

Microsoft says its weird new particle could improve quantum computers

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Researchers at Microsoft say they have created elusive quasiparticles called Majorana zero modes – but scientists outside the company are sceptical

Jun 21, 2023

Microsoft says its weird new particle could improve quantum computers

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Researchers at Microsoft say they have created elusive quasiparticles called Majorana zero modes – but scientists outside the company are sceptical

Jun 21, 2023

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