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Alan Bradley

China unveils first-of-its-kind 'dual-core' quantum computer — its makers say it improves stability and efficiency

A close up of several white computing towers.

A Chinese company has unveiled what its researchers are calling the world’s first "dual-core" quantum computer. It's a neutral-atom system designed to improve stability, efficiency and error correction by pairing two independent qubit arrays in a single machine.

The device, called "Hanyuan-2," is being promoted as a step toward more scalable quantum hardware. The Wuhan-based company CAS Cold Atom Technology announced the new machine in May, according to reports by ST Daily, a Chinese state media outlet, with technical details published on its website.

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