How a Chinese team used quantum tech to follow electrons on the superconductor trail

Scientists built a device to simulate movement of the subatomic particles – a task that defies even the best supercomputers. — SCMP

A Chinese team has built a quantum computer that can simulate the movement of electrons in a solid-state material, a task that could be a springboard for applications that are so far well beyond the ability of the world’s fastest supercomputers.

Tracking such subatomic particles is central to a number of scientific questions, such as what makes magnets attract each other. Unlocking such fundamental science could help crack the code to creating high-temperature superconducting materials, potentially revolutionising electricity transmission and transport.