A new study published in Nature demonstrates a significant breakthrough in quantum computing, where researchers successfully maintained quantum coherence in a qubit for over 100 seconds at room temperature. This marks a hundred-fold increase over previous records and represents a critical step toward practical quantum computers. The team achieved this by using a synthetic diamond with a specific atomic defect, which allowed them to isolate and control the quantum state with unprecedented stability. Experts note that while scaling this technology to many interconnected qubits remains a major challenge, this advancement addresses one of the field’s most fundamental obstacles: decoherence. The longer a qubit can maintain its state, the more complex calculations a future quantum computer could perform. For the full details on the methodology and implications, read the complete article at https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240515123456.htm.