Overlooked Particle Could Unlock Quantum Computing, Study Finds
Quantum computers have long been seen as the future of technology because of their ability to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s fastest supercomputers. However, one major challenge has always stood in the way: they are extremely fragile. The special units that carry information, known as qubits, are easily disturbed by the environment, which often leads to errors. This problem has made it difficult to build reliable, large-scale quantum machines. A recent study from researchers at the University of Southern California has introduced a surprising solution. The team revived a forgotten particle, once considered useless, that could finally…