Are we entering the quantum era?

For decades, quantum computing lived largely in theory. Today, the question is no longer if it will work, but how soon and for what.

Unlike conventional computers that process ones and zeros, quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in multiple states at once. They can be built in different ways, from superconducting circuits cooled to near absolute zero, to trapped ions and photons of light. Each approach holds promise, and each breakthrough brings us closer to what researchers call quantum advantage: the moment quantum computers outperform classical machines on real-world tasks.

RAZOR's Neil Cairns meets Dr. Richard Murray – CEO and co-founder of ORCA Computing, a UK startup pioneering photonic quantum computers, machines that use light to process information. Their approach promises speed, scalability and resilience, and they have tested their system in early-stage trials.

And in China, Hefei-based Origin Quantum recently unveiled the Wukong-180, a 180-qubit machine representing the cutting edge of large-scale superconducting systems.

Theory, engineering, investment and real-world impact are converging. The quantum era may be closer than you think.

#QuantumComputing #Quantum #RAZOR #Science #AI #Technology #ORCAComputing #Qubits #FutureTech #Photonics Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Background to quantum computing 5:37 - Quantum computers advancing 7:21 - Photonic quantum computing 10:21 - Isolating a single photon 13:58 - ORCA's quantum computer 16:09 - Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle 17:19 - Contradiction of quantum 19:48 - Quantum working with supercomputers 21:00 - Real world uses for quantum 21:25 - Quantum use for chemistry 26:17 - Global quantum progress 27:21 - How soon will quantum be used?

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