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Honeywell demonstrates a quantum computer that moves ions between zones

Mar 3, 2020

Honeywell researchers demonstrate programmable four-qubit circuits using two ion-trap interaction zones in parallel. Their QCCD architecture moves ions between zones and combines quantum gates with measurements during a circuit.

Why it matters

Combining ion transport, parallel processing and measurement in one programmable machine tests a route to scaling beyond a single ion chain.

J. M. Pino · David Hayes · Honeywell

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