SMRTR TechJun 18, 2026Interesting Engineering

US quantum computer demonstrates 99.9975% fidelity, paves the way for a fault-tolerant future

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Quantinuum's Helios quantum computer has achieved record-breaking 99.9975% fidelity in one-qubit operations, the highest for any commercial quantum computer. The 98-qubit system uses trapped-ion technology combined with photonics, consuming just 40kW of power. Quantinuum is partnering with Sandia National Laboratories to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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