Quantum Computers May Arrive Sooner with Imperfect Chips

Quantum Computers May Arrive Sooner with Imperfect Chips

UC Researchers Unlock Faster Path to Practical Quantum Computing Quantum computers may arrive sooner as scientists bypass flawless chip requirement, opening a faster route to scalable, fault-tolerant systems. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have demonstrated that quantum chips don’t need to be perfect to form reliable, interconnected networks. This breakthrough could dramatically accelerate real-world applications in chemistry, cryptography, and beyond. Image : Google Modular Quantum Systems: A Game Changer Instead of waiting for flawless quantum hardware, UC Riverside scientists proved that smaller, imperfect chips can work together reliably. By connecting modular quantum units, the team showed that errors can be managed efficiently, allowing larger quantum systems to function without waiting for perfect components. This approach could redefine how quantum computers are built, making them more practical for immediate deployment rather than decades-long development …