Harvard Scientists Demonstrate First Quantum Computing Method At Room-Temperature | TPM Idea Lab

Harvard Scientists Demonstrate First Quantum Computing Method At Room-Temperature | TPM Idea Lab

“We believe that when using stronger laser pulses and purer material storage times of hours [of storage] might be within reach,” said Maurer.

The impurities, called “nitrogen vacancy centers,” are similar to atoms in that they each contain spinning centers, which can be controlled with laser pulses.

The research team achieved the remarkable breakthrough by creating the qubits out of tiny impurities found in ultra-pure, laboratory synthesized diamonds

“All the experiments were done in ambient conditions, meaning that the experiments were at room temperature and we did not require a vacuum,” Maurer pointed out.

While that may not seem like a long time, it’s almost six times as long as previous quantum computing systems. Most quantum computers also require a vacuum to operate, necessitating ultra-cool temperatures of absolute zero, or -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit.

Specifically, the Harvard researchers managed to store arbitrary data at a temperature of of 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit for a time period of 2.2 seconds before the qubits lost their mechanical character.