CEA sees future in waferscale quantum computing chips

Here's something we will only believe once we see it: A quantum computing chip the size of a large silicon wafer. Paris-based quantum computing startup C12 Quantum Electronics is working on the multi-qubit chips in conjunction with CEA, the government-backed French research institution. CEA has an overall annual budget [PDF] …

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Endless quantum hype cycle

Has this startup demonstrated a working quantum chip at any scale? Or is this yet another article in the endless quantum hype cycle.

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Re: Endless quantum hype cycle

It appears to be a way to suck multi-million euro subsidies out of the CEA. No one has shown a way to grow carbon nanotubes where they want in a controlled manner.

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Re: Endless quantum hype cycle

Quantum; you must invest in this now - what if someone else was to make it work first?