A new study published in Nature demonstrates a significant breakthrough in quantum computing, where researchers successfully maintained quantum coherence in a silicon-based qubit for over 100 seconds at room temperature. This achievement, a thousand-fold improvement over previous records, marks a critical step toward making quantum computers more practical and scalable. The team used a novel error-correction protocol and precise electromagnetic shielding to protect the qubit from environmental interference. Experts note that while challenges remain in scaling to multiple, interconnected qubits, this work paves the way for more stable quantum processors that could eventually outperform classical computers in specific tasks. Read the full article at https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231012134522.htm.