Quantum algorithm distributed across multiple processors for the first time paving the way to large-scale quantum computers

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1072549

"photonic network interface linking (using optical fiber) small quantum processors forming quantum computer... capable of processing millions of entangled trapped-ion qubits (no limit to number of processors in network)... similar to how traditional supercomputers work... modules can be upgraded/ swapped out without disrupting... calculates in hours what today’s supercomputers take many years... quantum internet, sensors"