Martinis: China lacks access to the 300mm fabrication tools for quantum
John Martinis · Nobel Prize in Physics Winner: The Quantum Leap That Changed Everything - John Martinis · Oct 27, 2025 · at 42:55
Nobel Laureate John Martinis discusses how his quantum computing company leverages advanced US semiconductor manufacturing equipment to maintain a technical lead over China.
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“We're going to be using applied materials and the modern fabrication processes that they have, which on 300 millimeter tools, you know, you can't get in China, for example.”
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