Right now, graphene and quantum computers both stand out as symbols of the next steps in human technological innovation. Each represents a paradigm shift both in their respective originating fields (materials and computing) as well as in the fields to which they are applied. But perhaps the most exciting developments for these two technologies will come as they combined.
Graphene is often referred to as “the wonder material” since it holds so much promise to change the world in some certainly unimaginable ways. On the other hand, quantum computers are the next step in computing as we rapidly approach the physical limits of current computing technology. Researchers are discovering that graphene may help us take this next step.
Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory of Photonics and Quantum Measurements have been working to build a quantum capacitor that can create stable qubits (the units of information storage in quantum computers) that are also resistant to common electromagnetic interference. Such a capacitor is easier to produce using a two dimensional material — such as graphene. Their research was published in 2D Materials and Applications.
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