"Quantum Computing Takes a Magnetic Leap with Q-Silicon Discovery"

Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new form of silicon called Q-silicon, which exhibits ferromagnetism at room temperature. This discovery could have significant implications for quantum computing, particularly in the development of spin qubit quantum computers that rely on controlling the spin of electrons. Q-silicon also offers enhanced hardness and superconductivity, making it an ideal platform for integrating spintronics with microelectronics on a chip.