Quantum computer simulates matter “popping into existence”

The findings appear alongside two other recently published studies from separate teams that reproduced similar physics using different types of quantum computing hardware.

Recreating String Breaking in a Quantum Machine In the new experiment, the Duke-led team reproduced analogous string breaking behavior using a trapped-ion quantum platform.

This allowed them to detect the appearance of effective charges and reconstruct the dynamics associated with the simulated string breaking process.

Teams led by Google and QuEra Computing recreated related string breaking models using superconducting circuits and neutral atoms, respectively.

"These are the three platforms leading the charge in quantum computing, so it's a nice benchmark and comparison for the quantum community," added Monroe.