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Researchers across the pond have stumbled on a major breakthrough that could expedite humanity's march toward quantum computing. Scientists from Bristol's Centre for Quantum Photonics have developed a photonic chip capable of performing “calculations that are exponentially more complex than before,” thanks to a complex photonic maneuver called quantum walk. Hitherto, all quantum walk experiments have only been performed with a single photon, but these British dudes are the first ones to pull it off with two identical particles of light.
"It is widely believed that a quantum computer will not become a reality for at least another 25 years. However, we believe, using our new technique, a quantum computer could, in less than ten years, be performing calculations that are outside the capabilities of conventional computers," said Professor Jeremy O'Brien, Director of the Centre for Quantum Photonics.
"Using a two-photon system, we can perform calculations that are exponentially more complex than before," says Prof O'Brien. "This is very much the beginning of a new field in quantum information science and will pave the way to quantum computers that will help us understand the most complex scientific problems."
Pictured: Photonic Chip
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johnnyathm1
September 17, 2010 at 10:43pm
These new steps in quantum computing, as well as quantum physics, will help in unlocking the many secrets and questions in theoretical physics. Being able to lay the foundation of computations far too complex for today's computers, future generations of scientists will make discoveries and breakthroughs in engineering the likes we have only seen in well done science fiction films. Interstellar drives, wormholes, and understanding the true nature and use of singularities will be just the tip of the iceberg when considering the potential that this kind of computing will offer.
BouJhi
September 17, 2010 at 1:36pm
So, this is the idea that started skynet, that caused the matrix to take over humans, that allowed the umbrella corp. to wreak havoc, and other various doomsday theologies! PLEASE, HELP ME TOM CRUISE!
B10H4Z4RD
September 17, 2010 at 9:29am
I hate to be the one to do this, I really do, but I have to.
BUT WHEN WILL IT RUN CRYSIS?!?!?
All retardedness aside, This does look pretty cool. Does anyone think we can somehow influence more scientists to work on this? December 21 2012 wont wait 25 years.
Blaze589
September 17, 2010 at 12:28pm
In 25 years Crysis will be in the bargain bin for $5.99 for the trilogy and the worst smartphones would be able to play it at 100+FPS.
12-21-12 is a prophetic date that the world would enter a new era. I personally wouldn't trust these guys. Hell they made sacrificial offerings to their gods so that the sun would rise the next day. I doubt any culture as ignorant as that wouldn't come across such information as "the end of days."
GaryIKILLYOU
September 17, 2010 at 1:06pm
a high five
o/
Crysis will be long gone, and by then, there wont be video games using the mouse and keyboard, it will be mind control devices like the OCZ Nia.
