Quantum chip with basketweave pattern (IMAGE) University of Würzburg Caption Quantum chip with basketweave pattern: A research team from the Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat has engineered an algorithm capable of determining the ground state of a 12-atom kagome lattice. For this code, the researchers won second place in the international IBM Quantum Open Science competition. A kagome star is formed by interlocking three triangular lattices, producing a pattern reminiscent of traditional Japanese basket-weaving. The new algorithm can be used by IBM to train its quantum chips. Credit © Jörg Bandmann/ct.qmat Usage Restrictions no further restrictions License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.