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Software Breakthrough May Advance Quantum Computing
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh and EPCC have developed an algorithm that enables standard computers to run quantum simulations using only 5% of the computing power previously required by supercomputers. This breakthrough could lower the cost and increase the accessibility of experiments needed to improve quantum computer designs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You can now run complex quantum simulations on everyday computers, opening a new path to prototype and test quantum devices without access to costly supercomputers. This unlocks a more affordable step to validate designs before investing in hardware.
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