A simple chemical tweak could supercharge quantum computers
A simple chemical tweak could supercharge quantum computers
A small chemical tweak may unlock the exotic materials needed to power tomorrow’s quantum computers.
- Date:
- February 25, 2026
- Source:
- University of Chicago
- Summary:
- Quantum computers need special materials called topological superconductors—but they’ve been notoriously difficult to create. Researchers have now shown they can trigger this exotic state by subtly adjusting the mix of tellurium and selenium in ultra-thin films...
