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ORNL unveils quantum computer for faster research
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Oak Ridge National Laboratory welcomes a quantum computer that can outperform top supercomputers for complex calculations.
WHO: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers and staff
WHAT: ORNL is welcoming a new quantum computer designed to outperform leading supercomputers for certain research calculations.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM ET
WHERE: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
WHY: The lab is opening new research capabilities by bringing in a quantum computer that leverages quantum mechanics for more efficient problem-solving.
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