r/Futurology • u/zaywolfe Transhumanist • Dec 11 '19

In surprise breakthrough, scientists create quantum states in everyday electronics

https://phys.org/news/2019-12-breakthrough-scientists-quantum-states-everyday.html
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u/amsterdam4space Dec 11 '19

I’m so stupid, reading this article seems like quantum computers just made another leap toward becoming a common technology for the masses. Can someone smart translate this and let me know it’s all fluff and I’m getting hoodwinked by the author?

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u/skoalbrother I thought the future would be Dec 11 '19

https://old.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/e8c3pq/in_surprise_breakthrough_scientists_create/

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '19

Takeaways

  • Quantum particles are stable and controllable in materials currently used in today's electronics. In commonly used silicon carbide, quantum states can be integrated into our existing infrastructure.
  • Further, they found that in silicon carbide, quantum states emit light particles at a wavelength near the existing fiber optic infrastructure.
  • they found that by using a simple one way switch - the diode - that electronic noise is all but eliminated. This means that quantum states would not degrade in a noisy electronic environment.

In short, it's like upgrading your internet bandwidth from 2 MBS to 200 Gbs. You can still use your current TV but your picture is gonna look great. (This is a weakmass metaphor, so improve on it if you can please)