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Investment returns to quantum computing as breakthroughs emerge

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Australia and Queensland Invest $620mn in Quantum Computing Venture

A new era of optimism has dawned on the quantum computing industry as governments and investors pour capital into groundbreaking projects. This week, Australia and the state of Queensland announced a joint commitment of A$940mn (US$620mn) to support the construction of a full-scale quantum computer near Brisbane by US start-up PSI Quantum.

The move signifies a significant step towards realizing the potential of quantum computing, a concept that has been in development for over six decades. PSI Quantum’s chief scientific officer, Pete Shadbolt, boldly claimed that the upcoming system in Australia will be the world’s first commercially useful quantum computer, marking a major milestone in the industry.

The quantum computing race has seen its fair share of challenges, particularly in the stability of qubits, the building blocks of quantum systems. However, recent advancements in error correction techniques have provided a glimmer of hope for the field, with companies like IBM setting ambitious goals for the development of practical quantum systems by the end of the decade.

While the road to achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing is still fraught with uncertainties, industry experts believe that recent breakthroughs in error correction technology have paved the way for the creation of large-scale quantum systems. With companies like PSI Quantum pushing the boundaries of photonic-based quantum computing, the industry is on the brink of a transformative shift towards practical utility.

As the quantum computing landscape evolves, the prospect of commercial manufacturing and supply chain development in the sector is becoming increasingly tangible. With the potential for quantum advantage on the horizon, the once elusive dream of practical quantum computing is now within reach, signaling a new chapter in the industry’s journey towards technological innovation.

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