Close-up photo of a quantum computing processor chip (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Close-up photo of a quantum computing processor chip

Caption

Close-up photo of a quantum computing processor chip. Vastly more powerful than conventional computers, quantum computers have the potential to model atoms and molecules in ways that are immensely useful for a number of applications, including new types of drugs, batteries, fertilizers and energy sources.

Credit

D-Wave Systems, Inc.

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