What makes quantum computers SO powerful?
The topic is especially relevant in the wake of Willow, the quantum computing chip unveiled by Google in December 2024. A huge thank you to those who helped us understand this complex field and ensure we told this story accurately - Dr. Lorenz Panny, Prof. Serge Fehr, Dr. Dustin Moody, Prof. Benne de Weger, Prof. Tanja Lange, PhD candidate Jelle Vos, Gorjan Alagic, and Jack Hidary.
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