The full potential of next-generation quantum computing can one day be harnessed by millions of individuals and companies thanks to an advancement by a team of experts.
Quantum computing has been rapidly developing in recent years, providing opportunities for new applications that could transform services in many areas, such as financial services and health care. This technology works differently than conventional computing and is potentially far more powerful.
However, quantum computing has some limitations, as it requires controlled conditions to remain stable. Moreover, there are concerns about data authenticity and the effectiveness of current security and encryption systems.
Some leading providers of cloud-based services, such as Amazon, Google, and IBM, have already provided some elements of quantum computing. Ensuring the privacy and security of customer data is a crucial precursor to scaling up and expanding its use and for developing new applications as the technology advances.g
A new study by scientists at Oxford University Physics has addressed these challenges. In the paper entitled "Verifiable Blind Quantum Computing with Trapped Ions and Single Photons," the experts used an approach called "blind quantum computing," where two totally separate quantum computing entities are connected in a completely secure way. The new methods can be scaled up to large quantum computations.
Led by Dr. Peter Drmota, the research team has shown for the first time that quantum computing in the cloud can be accessed, scalable, and practical. This can give people complete security and data privacy, in addition to its ability to verify its authenticity.
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