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Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology

By Colin Packham on Nov 17, 2021 9:21AM
Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology

One of nine technology areas deemed "critical" to the national interest.

Australia will spend $111 million to develop quantum technology, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is to say on Wednesday, as Canberra identifies nine areas of technology it believes critical for national interests. Quantum technology, based on core principles of physics, is still in its infancy ...

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By Colin Packham
Nov 17 2021
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