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Nobel laureate says he'll build world’s most powerful quantum computer

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Nobel laureate says he'll build world’s most powerful quantum computer

John Martinis has already revolutionised quantum computing twice. Now, he is working on another radical rethink of the technology that could deliver machines with unrivalled capabilities

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A remarkable book on quantum mechanics reveals a really big idea

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BEIJING - AUGUST 11: (L-R) Eamon Sullivan of Australia, Michael Phelps of the United States and Amaury Leveaux of France compete in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay Final held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. The United States finished the race in first place in a time of 3:08.24 and wins the gold medal and set a new World Record. Eamon Sullivan of Australia set a time of 47.24 in the first leg, a new World Record. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

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The edge of the quantum world just moved closer to our reality

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Embracing quantum spookiness: Best ideas of the century

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How to finally get a grasp on quantum computing

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