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Shifting gears, CERN discussed Microsoft’s recent advancements in quantum computing, particularly highlighting the new chip, Majorana, which can potentially revolutionize the capabilities of computational technology. With a size comparable to a human hand but exponentially more powerful than all current computers combined, the implications are staggering.
CERN explained that quantum computers function fundamentally differently from classical computers, which operate based on binary states (0 and 1). By harnessing quantum superposition and entanglement, quantum computers can perform multiple calculations at once, drastically enhancing their processing capabilities. However, he acknowledged ongoing challenges in maintaining system stability and achieving consistently accurate outputs.