The Quantum Foundry

The Quantum Foundry

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Michael Spencer
Mar 04, 2022
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A cartoon diagram of the trapped ion system.

IonQ beat Rigetti Computing to go public via a SPAC by quite a few months. Rigetti Computing was live on its own ticker today for the first time, ticker $RGTI down 12%. In some ways they also have better public relations.

Quantum computers are a revolutionizing technology — they have the potential to transform…

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