Hey tech fam! 🚀 The Chinese mainland has just broken ground on its very first photonic quantum computer factory in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
Set to roll out dozens of these next-gen machines each year, the new facility by Beijing-based QBoson aims to supercharge our computing world. Photonic quantum computing uses light's quantum quirks to process info insanely fast no need for those ultra-cold freezers. Think room-temp stability, more qubits, and longer coherence (aka the time your quantum bits stay 'alive').
Founder Wen Kai says the plant will have 3 main hubs: module R&D, full-system production, plus quality testing. Equipment starts moving in by October's end.
Why it matters? For the 16 30 squad hustling in Bangalore, Jakarta or Manila, this means faster AI breakthroughs, richer VR experiences, and new tools for tackling big challengesfrom climate modeling to drug design. The future of computing is getting a photonic glow-up! 🤩🔬
Stay tuned as we watch Shenzhen turn into a quantum hub right out of sci-fi dreams! ✨
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China begins construction on first photonic quantum computer factory
cgtn.com
