Two decades ago, some scientists told Winfried Hensinger that it would not be possible to build a powerful quantum computer, but he has created a system that he believes will prove them wrong.
Scientists are making progress in creating multitasking quantum computers that are more powerful than the most advanced supercomputers today. These computers take advantage of the strange properties of subatomic particles, which can be in two places at the same time and be strangely connected even if they are separated by millions of kilometers.
A team at the University of Sussex has managed to transfer quantum information between computer chips with record-breaking speed and precision. The researchers connected two chips and sent record amounts of quantum information at a speed and reliability without precedent.
The computer industry has been trying to create an effective quantum computer for over 20 years, and companies like Google, IBM, and Microsoft have developed simple machines.