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Quantum Leap: Oxford Scientists Unlock Secret Quantum Cloud Computing

Elina Norberg
Last updated: April 11, 2024 1:40 pm
Elina Norberg 1 year ago
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Scientists at Oxford University have made a big splash in the world of technology with their latest discovery, which could change the way we think about computer security forever. They’ve developed a new kind of quantum computing that’s so private, it keeps what you’re doing hidden from everyone — including the quantum computer itself!

Imagine being able to use a super powerful computer without having to worry about anyone finding out what you’re up to. That’s what the team from the UK Quantum Computing and Simulation Hub at Oxford University is saying they can offer. They’ve figured out how to link a user at home with a quantum computer in a way that keeps the user’s identity and actions completely secret.

Why is this a big deal? Well, in a world where countries and big businesses are constantly trying to one-up each other with the latest technology, keeping your digital actions under wraps is more important than ever. This is especially true for industries like pharmaceuticals, where keeping data safe is a top priority.

What’s This New Quantum Trick?

Until now, if you wanted to use quantum computing services from big names like Google Quantum AI or IBM, you could — sort of. But there were always worries about how secure and reliable the data was. The Oxford team’s discovery promises to put those fears to bed.

They’ve created a special setup where a computer can talk to a quantum computing server over a fiber network, but there’s a twist. The setup uses a clever mix of quantum memory and light particles (photons) to perform what’s called “blind” quantum computing.

Here’s the cool part: You can ask the quantum server to do a computation for you, and not only will it not know who’s asking, but it also won’t even know what it’s being asked to compute. You get the results without giving anything away.

Dr. Peter Drmota, who led the study, explains it like this: It’s like being able to access a supercomputer to work on private stuff using secret codes and even check the work’s correct without the computer knowing what it did for you.

They think this breakthrough could eventually lead to gadgets you can plug into your computer at home, making it super safe to tap into quantum computing power without risking your privacy.

What Does It Mean for the Future?

Right now, quantum computers are still in the early stages and aren’t used for much outside of research and development. But as they get better and more accessible, the Oxford team’s work suggests we could use them for ultra-secure online activities.

In the grand scheme of things, quantum computing has the potential to create or crack the toughest codes, possibly even “breaking the internet” as we know it. But for now, this new step towards ultra-private quantum computing might just change how we keep our data safe in the cloud.

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