This nascent technology is beginning to move out of the realm of theoretical research and into the early stages of practical applications.

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Chinese scientists have developed a programmable quantum computing prototype called Jiuzhang 4.0 that has set a new world record for optical quantum information technology, according to a study published May 13 in the journal Nature.

This technology isn't ready to go mainstream yet, but getting portfolio exposure to it before that happens could prove a profitable strategy.

The three companies will each receive $100 million per the agreement. Atom Computing and Infleqtion, which is based in Louisville, are focused on a promising quantum computing technology known as “neutral atom systems.

The race to build practical quantum computers often dominates headlines, but the future of the quantum industry will depend on far more than the companies designing the machines t

On Thursday, President Donald Trump's administration unveiled plans to ​take $2 billion in equity stakes across nine quantum-computing companies to secure U.S. leadership in the technology that is set to ​become the next frontier after AI.

IonQ is investing $100 million in an R&D facility in Boulder, which is expected to be completed in late summer.