First-ever calculation performed on optical quantum computer chip
Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 15:35
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- A primitive quantum computer that uses single particles of light (photons) whizzing through a silicon chip has performed its first mathematical calculation. This is the first time a calculation has been performed on a photonic chip and it is major step forward in the quest to realise a super-powerful quantum computer.