SMRTR TechAug 19, 2026Quanta Magazine

Building a Quantum Computer, One Fragile Qubit at a Time

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Quantum computers work differently from regular computers, using "qubits" that can exist in multiple states at once, unlike the simple 0s and 1s of traditional chips. This allows quantum machines to solve certain complex problems far faster, but qubits are extremely fragile and error-prone, making them very difficult to build reliably.

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