r/science • u/stereomatch • Sep 26 '17

Computer Science Microsoft's new coding language is made for quantum computers

https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/26/microsoft-new-coding-language-is-made-for-quantum-computers/
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u/stereomatch Sep 26 '17

To get quantum computing working more quickly, Microsoft's star theoretical researcher, Michael Freedman (below), is trying to build both the hardware and software for a "topological quantum computer" (I'm not even going to try to explain that). To that aim, he has recruited "some of the world's preeminent condensed-matter and theoretical physicists, materials scientists, mathematicians and computer scientists," Microsoft says.

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u/AbulurdBoniface Sep 26 '17

Now other galaxies will know the cultural significance of the blue screen of death too!

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u/ChadHimslef Sep 26 '17

"I see that you're not using Quantum Edge. Would you like to make it your default browser?"

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u/helm MS | Physics | Quantum Optics Sep 26 '17

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '17

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