<ul><li>Physicists at the University of Oxford have set a new world record for accurately controlling a single quantum bit, achieving nearly 7 times greater accuracy than the previous record.</li><li>The team performed a quantum logic operation with errors occurring just 0.000015% of the time, making it more precise than a person getting struck by lightning (1 in 1.2 million chance).</li><li>The achievement brings physicists closer to building practical quantum computers with low error rates, leading to smaller, faster, and more efficient systems for real-world problem-solving.</li><li>The team used a trapped calcium ion qubit and microwaves for control, offering greater precision and cost-effectiveness, though practical quantum computing still requires further advancements.</li></ul>

Most accurate control of a single quantum bit achieved in Oxford lab

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