Breakthrough in Silicon Purification Paves Way for Advanced Quantum Computing

New technique significantly extends quantum coherence, enhancing the reliability and scalability of future quantum computers.

Researchers at the Universities of Melbourne and Manchester develop a method to produce ultra-pure silicon, crucial for quantum computing.
The new silicon purification process reduces computing errors and allows for more complex calculations than current technologies.
Silicon-28 enriched chips can sustain quantum coherence longer, potentially outperforming today's supercomputers with fewer qubits.
The breakthrough could lead to the production of quantum computers capable of holding up to a million qubits.
This advancement is expected to transform fields such as AI, secure communications, and pharmaceuticals.