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Scientists build the smallest quantum computer in the world — it works at room temperature and you can fit it on your desk

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Scientists in Taiwan have built the smallest quantum computer in the world.

The machine is powered by just one photon, or light particle, embedded in a ring-shaped optical fiber.

Unlike superconducting qubits, photons can maintain a stable quantum state at room temperature.

Because it doesn't need to be chilled, it is the size of a typical desktop PC.