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Nature 422, 387-388 (27 March 2003) | doi:10.1038/422387a

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Quantum computing: Logic gateway

Andrew Steane

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Two groups have created logic gates using pairs of trapped ions. As components of a quantum computer, these gates have the potential to form part of a scaled-up, workable system.

Quantum computing often features in these pages, owing to the lively pace of research in this area. The main aim is to build a large working quantum computer, but the path towards that goal promises to reveal some wonderful physics; subtle and surprising effects are confidently expected, such as quantum error correction.