# Neural atom quantum computing roadmap — how laser-cooled trapped atoms could pave the path beyond physical qubit counts

> In this installment of our ongoing quantum computing roadmaps, we turn to the area that has arguably made the most significant technical strides in 2025 and early 2026: neutral atom quantum computing.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/quantum-computing/neural-atom-quantum-computing-roadmap-how-laser-cooled-trapped-atoms-could-pave-the-path-beyond-physical-qubit-counts?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a59207d6aa54428f0f31f88)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #google
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