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1998 and the NMR Breakthrough: When Two Qubits Proved Quantum Computing Was Possible
In 1998, quantum computing transitioned from theoretical mathematics to physical reality through the use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technology. Researchers Isaac Chuang, Neil Gershenfeld, and Mark Kubinec demonstrated the first working qubits by leveraging the nuclear spins of atoms within chloroform molecules.
March 20, 2026Read more →
Scaling Up the Lab: The Experimental Journey from Nuclear Spins to Superconducting Circuits
Quantum computing has evolved from theoretical equations to physical reality, transitioning through various technologies like superconducting circuits and nuclear magnetic resonance. Early experimental success was achieved in the late 1990s using liquid-state NMR, which allowed researchers to execute the first functional quantum algorithms.
March 21, 2026Read more →