Scientists are one step closer to error-correcting quantum computers
Multiple quantum bits were combined into one ‘logical qubit’ to detect mistakes
![chip used to trap ytterbium ions](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/100121_ec_quantumcomputer_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
Scientists used a chip (shown) to trap ytterbium ions that serve as the quantum bits for a quantum computer.
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