PsiQuantum has a plan to make a massive quantum computer out of light
About this episode
PsiQuantum is working on a plan to build a massive quantum computer using light, attracting attention from governments and major companies.
The company has drawn governments, a major chipmaker, and the Pentagon into an effort to control fragile photons and build a useful quantum machine. It aims to be the first. This story was written by James O'Donnell and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com
People in this episode
Host: Noa
Topics covered
- quantum computing
- photons
- technology
- government involvement
- chipmaking
Keywords
- quantum computer
- PsiQuantum
- photons
- chipmaker
- Pentagon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PsiQuantum, Pentagon
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