Physicists demonstrate the quantum von Neumann architecture

[Bosonic]

A new paradigm in quantum information processing has been demonstrated by physicists at UC Santa Barbara. Their results are published in this week's issue of Science Express online.

UCSB physicists have demonstrated a quantum integrated circuit that implements the quantum von Neumann architecture. In this architecture, a long-lived quantum random access memory can be programmed using a quantum central processing unit, all constructed on a single chip, providing the key components for a quantum version of a classical computer.

The UCSB hardware is based on superconducting quantum circuits, and must be cooled to very low temperatures to display quantum behavior. The architecture represents a new paradigm in quantum information processing, and shows that quantum large-scale-integration is within reach.

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-09-physicists-quantum-von-neumann-architecture.html

[patrice]

1. Oh!! noes!!! NOT just 0s or 1s??? but the Dread Third Thingee!!! Arrrrgghhh!!

Run away! Run away!

[MineralMan]

2. But...will it run Ubuntu?

That's the only question that needs answering.

[Ready4Change]

5. Who cares?

Will it run Angry Birds?

[The Wielding Truth]

3. Cool. Maybe the price on the old ram will come down and I can bump up

my memory.

[Odin2005]

4. K&R