<ul><li>Scientists have built the smallest quantum computer in the world, the size of a desktop PC and can work at room temperature.</li><li>The machine is powered by a single photon embedded in an optical fiber, allowing it to complete mathematical operations such as prime number factorization.</li><li>Unlike superconducting qubits, the quantum computer using photons does not require cooling and can be the size of a typical desktop PC.</li><li>The machine's ability to process calculations at room temperature and its small size make it suitable for integration into future quantum communication networks or light-based classical computing systems.</li></ul>

Scientists build the smallest quantum computer in the world — it works at room temperature and you can fit it on your desk

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