We finally know who is the 2018 Australian of the Year, and the honour goes to physicist Michelle Simmons in recognition for her work securing Australia’s place in the race to build a quantum computer…
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New superradiant nanodiamonds show a bright future for quantum tech
Australian scientists have, for the first time ever, created a super tiny, super shiny diamond – which is actually a pretty big deal for the future of quantum technology.…
Is quantum encryption the future of cybersecurity?
Quantum computers could see internet encryption become obsolete. But a team of researchers has used quantum mechanics to make cybersecurity fit for the quantum age.…
Quantum computing: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
Light-stopping experiment has potential for quantum computing.…
In the race to build the world’s first quantum computer, UNSW bets on silicon
In the global race to build a quantum computer, Australia is well positioned – and Professor Andrew Dzurak from the University of NSW one of the leading contenders. …