/technologies/embedded/b/blog/posts/mit-university-of-innsbruck-have-created-the-first-quantum-computer-using-just-5-atomsCould quantum computing render encryption useless? Quantum computer is quickly becoming a reality as MIT and University of Innsbruck researchers have proven that a scalable computer can be created using 5 individual atoms. The possibilities of such aen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/embedded/b/blog/posts/mit-university-of-innsbruck-have-created-the-first-quantum-computer-using-just-5-atomsFri, 15 Apr 2016 19:35:49 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:be7424cf-11fa-4146-b98b-5dbeb7d89ac9DAB0<p>Hi Cabe,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The problem with this type of quantum computer is the atom&#39;s inherent need to equalize the electron cloud with its neighboring atoms.</p><p>Therefore you will find that you cannot maintain the atom state for an extended time unless you have a very precise environment around the atoms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I will be very surprised if they can make this work reliably.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=1354&AppID=7&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">