Wellington, Oct 3 (The Conversation) - Governments and technology firms worldwide are channeling substantial investments into quantum technologies, a promising frontier in scientific research and innovation. In New Zealand, the newly launched Institute for Advanced Technology is set to become a hub for this groundbreaking field, poised to drive significant advancements.
As quantum technologies evolve, mastering them becomes essential for navigating their expansive societal implications. Built on quantum mechanics, which explains matter's structure, these technologies have already revolutionized devices such as transistors and lasers, hinting at a future with super-fast computing and breakthrough sensors.
Quantum entanglement, a phenomenon Einstein once puzzled over, is central to this te