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Researchers Launch First Quantum Computer in Israel
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have developed the country’s first quantum computer. It joins about 30 quantum computers worldwide and is one of a handful that uses ion trap technology.
Ion traps are systems in which ions (electrically charged atoms) are trapped in a small space using magnetic or electric fields. They can then act as qubits, the fundamental building block of quantum computing analogous to bits in classical computing.
They are switched between states using lasers, in operations known as logic gates.
While classical bits can only be in one of two positions that equate to 1 or 0, qubits can exist in a state of “superposition” where they are both simultaneously. This enables quantum computers to carry out complex calculations much faster than classical computers.
Quantum logic gates are highly sensitive, and any kind of environmental noise, such as from heat, electronics and impurities in component materials, can cause errors. The Weizmann team has overcome this using a pattern of laser pulses.
The Weizmann Institute’s technology is a five-qubit quantum computer.