Australian invention will see 'transformational' scaling up of quantum computers, experts say Posted MonMonday 1 updated MonMonday 1 FebFebruary 2021 at 10:10pm Quantum physicist David Reilly from the University of Sydney believes the world is hungry for quantum computing power. ( Share Print text only Cancel Australian researchers have unveiled an invention being hailed as "the first decent pick and shovel" in the "gold rush" to develop large quantum computers. Key points: A new kind of chip that works in ultra-low temperatures removes a major barrier to scaling up quantum computers Experts say it could lead to much faster quantum computers within the next few years