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Nature 439, xv (23 February 2006) | doi:10.1038/7079xva; Published online 22 February 2006

Making the paper: Onur Hosten

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A quantum computer can solve problems without running a program.

When we look at matter on the scale of atoms and electrons, we see counterintuitive behaviour. Quantum particles, for example, can exist in two states at once, a phenomenon called superposition.

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