Quantum Leap for Materials Science: A New Algorithm Solves a Problem That Was Thought Impossible The development of exotic quantum materials has long been a goal for researchers, promising breakthroughs in quantum computing and ultra efficient electronics.
However, predicting how these materials will behave is a complex task that even the most powerful supercomputers struggle to tackle.
A team of scientists at Aalto University's Department of Applied Physics has made a significant breakthrough with a new quantum inspired algorithm capable of simulating quasicrystals – notoriously difficult to predict materials – in seconds.