Quarks and qubits: how quantum computing could transform particle physics

Classical computers struggle to simulate quantum systems—a fundamental limitation. Quantum computers are expected to excel here, Physics World reports, especially when designed for specific physics problems. Particle physics is a prime example: supercomputers themselves can't easily model simple quantum behavior. Researchers are also exploring how quantum information theory combined with general relativity might illuminate the nature of space and time.

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