Quantum computers use subatomic particles to get around the limitations of traditional physics and perform calculations at far higher speeds than even the fastest existing supercomputers. While this was long seen as the preserve of arcane research, companies are increasingly hoping to harness quantum computers to develop new materials, drugs or artificial intelligence applications.
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Speaking by video link at the official launch, German
“Of course, we're not alone in the world with such ideas,” she said. “
Merkel said her government had recently decided to increase its funding for quantum computing research by
“The rest of the world isn't sleeping in this field,” said the 66-year-old, who was a quantum chemist in
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