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Practical quantum computers remain at least a decade away

12 Dec 2018
A report says there are a number of technical problems that need to be overcome before a functional quantum computer could be built
Waiting game: A report says there are a number of technical problems that need to be overcome before a functional quantum computer could be built. (Courtesy: iStock_Devrimb)
Significant technical and financial issues remain towards building a large, fault-tolerant quantum c

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