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In the "Popular Theme Ranking" compiled by Minkabu and Kabutan, "Quantum Computing" ranked 22nd.

On March 26th, RIKEN and Osaka University launched a quantum computing cloud service for their new quantum computer "A2," equipped with a 144-qubit chip. With more than double the qubit count of the first-generation machine, the system is capable of quantum calculations on a scale beyond the reach of conventional computers.

Quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics ? specifically the unique properties of "quanta," the smallest units of matter and energy ? to perform calculations. They hold the potential to tackle problems that have long been intractable, including quantum chemistry calculations (applications: novel drug design, catalyst development, and next-generation battery materials), quantum machine learning (applications: anomaly detection in manufacturing and financial data analysis), and prime factorization (applications: security validation of RSA encryption and digital signatures).

With "quantum" designated as one of the 17 strategic fields under the Takaichi administration, related stocks merit close attention. Key names include Fixstars <3687>, which has achieved the world's largest quantum circuit simulation for quantum chemistry; OXIDE <6521>, which has commenced sales of laser light sources for quantum computers; and QD Laser <6613>, which has entered into a joint R&D agreement on quantum dot comb lasers with research institutions in Taiwan. Most recently, Fujitsu <6702> announced the development of new technology to acc

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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