Scientists claim to prove the true benefits of quantum computing for the first time

Lee Bell
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IBM and Technical University of Munich team demonstrate how Shor's algorithm, which can't be cracked by conventional computers, can be solved quickly with quantum computing

Scientists have demonstrated what they believe to be the first true advantage of quantum computers. Robert König, professor for the theory of complex quantum systems at the Technical University ...

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