Han Develops World's Second 'Room-Temperature Operable Portable Quantum Computer'

KIST to Exhibit at 'Korea Science and Technology Exhibition' Held for 3 Days from the 22nd

Portable Quantum Computer Operating at Room Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure by KIST

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] South Korea is showcasing the world's second commercially developed quantum computer that operates at atmospheric pressure to the public.

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) will exhibit its self-developed portable quantum computer operating at room temperature at the "2021 Korea Science and Technology Exhibition," held at KINTEX in Ilsan starting from the 22nd.

At this event, KIST, in collaboration with the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), SKT, and the Quantum Information Research Support Center at Sungkyunkwan University, has set up a "Quantum" pavilion within the Advanced Strategic Technology Zone to showcase research achievements and visions related to quantum technology.

Notably, unlike other quantum computers that operate only at ultra-low temperatures, KIST developed the world's second quantum computer capable of operating at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, following China, and presented it at this exhibition. This quantum computer uses diamond NV center qubits to enable operation at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Han Sang-wook, head of KIST's Quantum Information Research Division, stated, "The KIST quantum computer showcased at this exhibition has a user interface developed to be accessible to the general public," adding, "Currently, only foreign quantum computers such as those from IBM and Amazon can be experienced, but soon, quantum computers developed with domestic technology will be available for public use."

KIST also introduced nine innovative technologies including the world's first sodium-ion secondary battery using electrochemical activation of salt, a rapid non-face-to-face automatic nasal specimen extraction robot system, a remote monitoring system for isolated critical patient treatment equipment, and intelligent goods transport and delivery robot systems as part of COVID-19 response technologies.

Yoon Seok-jin, president of KIST, said, "Although this Science and Technology Exhibition is being held under difficult circumstances due to COVID-19, it will serve as an opportunity for the public to clearly recognize the importance of science and technology."

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