Computers based on quantum processes have the potential to be exponentially more powerful than today’s computers. At present, research groups across the world are exploring various different approaches to creating quantum computers – a difficult technological challenge given the delicate nature of quantum systems. In this video, Andrea Morello explains the approach taken by his group at the University of New South Wales in Australia, which is inspired by classical computing. It involves encoding data into the spins of phosphorous atoms embedded within silicon microchips.

This video is part of our 100 Second Science series, in which researchers give concise presentations covering the spectrum of physics.