🌐 The Hardware Landscape
Discover the diverse technologies competing in quantum computing
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Introduction to Platform Comparison
Multiple quantum computing platforms are competing to become the dominant technology. Each has unique strengths and weaknesses in coherence, speed, scalability, and practicality.
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Major Platforms
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Key Metrics
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Performance Range
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Trade-offs
The Four Platforms
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Superconducting
Fast gates, cryogenic operation
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Trapped Ions
High fidelity, all-to-all connectivity
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Photonic
Room temperature, ultrafast
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Neutral Atoms
Scalable arrays, flexible topology
Why Compare?
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Application Fit
Different platforms suit different quantum algorithms and use cases
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Timeline
Maturity levels vary—some are production-ready, others emerging
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Investment
Understanding trade-offs guides research and business decisions
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Future
No clear winner yet—multiple platforms may coexist long-term