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Revolutionary Glass Chips Set to Transform Quantum Computing

7/4/2025

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Giulia Acconcia, a pioneering researcher at the Polytechnic University of Milan, spearheads the QLASS initiative, which is revolutionizing photonic quantum computing with innovative glass chips. This ambitious EU-funded project seeks to elevate quantum performance and solve intricate challenges, from optimizing battery designs to advancing green technologies and drug discovery, with a target of launching a functional device by 2026.

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Giulia Acconcia, a pioneering researcher at the Polytechnic University of Milan, spearheads the QLASS initiative, which is revolutionizing photonic quantum computing with innovative glass chips. This ambitious EU-funded project seeks to elevate quantum performance and solve intricate challenges, from optimizing battery designs to advancing green technologies and drug discovery, with a target of launching a functional device by 2026.