Quantum computing

The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

Dr Chris Ballance says the new quantum computer 'uses less power than an electric kettle'.

Three scientists will be arguing the point as part of the annual Great Exhibition Road Festival.

Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.

Researchers from Oxford University’s physics department are among those developing quantum computing.

The government has announced £100m of funding for the five research hubs, with one in Oxford.

Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced.