“First we removed the wire next to the qubits and then came up with a novel way to deliver microwave-frequency magnetic control fields across the entire system. So in principle, we could deliver control fields to up to four million qubits,” says Dr. Pla.
Dr. Pla and the team introduced a new component directly above the silicon chip—a crystal prism called a dielectric resonator. When microwaves are directed into the resonator, it focuses the wavelength of the microwaves down to a much smaller size.
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This more and more sounds like stuff straight out of Star Trek. I barely understand solid state transistors. I have a really tough time wrapping my head around this stuff.
That this stuff only works, currently, at -270°C makes it not quite ready for the next-gen iPhone, but interesting stuff.
Boy, you're not alone! I'm right there with 'ya. Today's science and technology are absolutely fascinating and when I think about the distant future, I don't know whether to marvel at the possibilities or tremble.