Hardware & Software

From theory to reality

To make a quantum computer we need many tangible components, from quantum chips, control electronics and refrigerators to quantum algorithms and software.

Building a quantum computer

Building a universal quantum computer is one of the most ambitious scientific challenges of the 21st century. Luckily, there’s many professions that can help.

The Qubit zoo

There’s many different ways to build a qubit—but choosing the right approach depends on what we want to do with it.

Fault-tolerant computing

It takes more than just qubits to build a powerful, universal quantum computer.

Software and control

From algorithms to refrigeration, it takes a full stack of components to make a quantum computer.

Qubits and gates

How do quantum gates actually work? Visualizations can help us to understand what’s going on inside the box.

The future of quantum

The near future of quantum computing lays out milestones and obstacles to the ultimate goal: a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer.