Breakthrough in quantum data teleportation marks new era in computing
Breakthrough in quantum data teleportation. Scientists from the University of Oxford have transmitted data between quantum computers. This achievement addresses one of the key challenges associated with the development of this system. Experts claim that this accomplishment could revolutionize the technology sector.
Researchers from the University of Oxford have published a study in "Nature," in which they describe the process of transmitting data between two quantum computers using quantum teleportation. The computers were separated by six and a half feet, but the experiment could be conducted over any distance.
Quantum teleportation will be a breakthrough
This discovery is significant because it solves one of the key issues in the field of quantum computing. According to The Independent, instead of transistors, these computers use qubits, which allow for more complex calculations. The challenge, however, remains the size of the equipment needed to transmit data. For the technology to become a part of everyday life, specialists must find a way to miniaturize the necessary components.
Researchers are trying to connect several quantum computers to work as one unit. Similar to traditional distributed processing, where many computers collaborate on a single problem, quantum computers can also be networked together.
Quantum entanglement necessary for data transmission
To connect two quantum computers, quantum entanglement is necessary. This means that quantum objects must be placed at both ends of the transmission. Entanglement sets both qubits in an unknown but correlated state. Scientists created two ion traps connected by a six and a half feet optical cable. Each trap contained a strontium ion and a calcium ion. The calcium ion acted as local memory, and the strontium ion served as a quantum network interface.
The breakthrough came after many tests using Grover's algorithm. The network returned correct results in about 70 per cent of cases. Errors were not related to the teleportation process but to local hardware operations. Experts believe that using commercial quantum equipment will improve the accuracy of the results.
