Quantum Dots may yield quantum changes in computer

from the nauseatingly-small dept.
As if nanotechnology won't be enough to deal with, it's looking increasingly as though quantum computers will play a big role in our future. Waldemar Perez writes "Interesting article on patent that could affect Quantum Dot-based electronics and non-linear optical devices for satellite shield protection against laser attacks, from Nebraska University. http://www.unl.edu/pr/science/111400ascifi.html"