Mechanical Quantum Computing Breakthrough

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Scientists Make First Mechanical Qubit

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Scientists have created the first mechanical qubit, a microscopic version of a drum skin that can behave a bit like Schrödinger’s cat, both vibrating and not vibrating at the same time.

These could lead to mechanical quantum computers capable of running long, complex programs.

Researchers now aim to use mechanical qubits to perform quantum gates.

They might also find use in quantum sensors far more accurate than conventional devices.

The researchers say they can significantly improve their device’s coherence time using different designs and materials.

Yang says he and his colleagues hope to improve the device's time.

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