'A first in applied physics': Breakthrough quantum computer could consume 2,000 times less power than a supercomputer and solve problems 200 times faster
Live ScienceWednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00:00 AM
Scientists have hit a major milestone in quantum computing by creating a compact, error-corrected qubit that could revolutionize the field. This breakthrough paves the way for a 1,000-qubit machine by 2031—small enough to slot into a data center but powerful enough to outperform supercomputers by solving problems 200 times faster while using a fraction of the energy.
Editor’s Note: Quantum computers have long been hyped as the future of computing, but they’ve been held back by errors, size, and insane power demands. This advance tackles all three at once. If it scales up as planned, we could see real-world quantum machines solving problems—like drug discovery or climate modeling—that are currently impossible. It’s not just faster; it’s smarter energy use, which matters when tech’s carbon footprint is under scrutiny.
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