đ Worldâs Smallest Quantum Computer Runs on a Single Photon! đĄđŹ
In a historic breakthrough, physicists at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan, have developed the worldâs smallest quantum computerâpowered by just one photon!
đ¸ Led by Professor Chih-Sung Chuu, the team created Taiwanâs first optical quantum computer, capable of solving complex problems like prime factorization using a single high-dimensional photon in an optical fiber loop.
đ¸ Room-temperature operation and desktop size make it remarkably compactâfar removed from the massive, ultra-cooled quantum systems weâre used to.
đ¸ Theyâve successfully encoded 32 dimensions of data into one photonâcomparing it to turning a one-seater bike into a 32-seater!
đĽ This innovation solves the long-standing challenge of multi-photon synchronization, potentially redefining quantum hardware design.
From drug discovery and cybersecurity to artificial intelligence, the implications are massive.
