Researchers from the University of Oxford have successfully achieved quantum teleportation of logic gates, a breakthrough that could pave the way for scalable quantum computers.
Quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations exponentially faster than traditional computers. However, scaling these systems to a level that can disrupt industries has been a significant challenge.
The team's discovery focuses on the "scalability problem" of quantum computing. They have demonstrated the ability to teleport quantum logic gates, the fundamental building blocks of quantum algorithms, across a network link.
This breakthrough could lead to the development of a "quantum internet", offering ultra-secure communication, computation, and sensing capabilities.
The researchers emphasize that the system can be built and scaled using existing technology. This suggests that the development of powerful quantum computers could be closer than previously thought.