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Physics World

Taking the risk out of quantum computing

Joe McEntee

Published Nov 1, 2025• 0 citations
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Stefano Mensa, group lead for advanced computing and emerging technologies at the STFC Hartree Centre, tells Joe McEntee how industry can utilize quantum computing to unlock new opportunities for commercial and regional growth.
DOI
10.1088/2058-7058/38/10/03

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