Quantum Scientists in China Generate Incredibly Powerful Quantum Computer, Claiming Its Performance Is a Staggering 1 Quadrillion Times Superior
A team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has unveiled a revolutionary superconducting quantum computer boasting an impressive 105 qubits and 182 connectors. These groundbreaking findings have been published in esteemed Physical Review Journals.
In layman's terms, the USTC's latest creation, nicknamed Zuchongzhi 3.0, is believed to be 1 quadrillion times (that's 15 zeros!) speedier than the most powerful supercomputer currently available, and a million times faster than Google's latest quantum computing results.
To show off its skills, the USTC squad carried out a intricate random quantum circuit sampling task using 83 qubits and 32 layers.
Key Features of Zuchongzhi 3.0:
- Long Coherence Time (72 μs): This extended coherence allows for more complex computations.- High Single-qubit Parallel Operation Accuracy (99.90%).- Acceptable Two-qubit Operation Accuracy (99.62%).- Good Parallel Readout Accuracy (99.13%).
Interestingly, Google's Willow quantum computer also sports 105 qubits, but its coherence time clocks in at a slightly lower 68 μs.
The Chinese system boasts a two-dimensional qubit architecture, enabling efficient connections between qubits and swift data transmission.
Recently, Amazon and Microsoft have entered the quantum computing scene. Amazon introduced their first quantum computing chip, while Microsoft announced Majorana 1 project.
While the specifics of Amazon and Microsoft's advancements aren't fully detailed, both companies are aggressively pursuing quantum computing through their respective cloud services and research collaborations. As for the future, the emphasis is on scaling systems while improving error correction, a crucial step towards fault-tolerant operation. The quantum computing landscape is rapidly evolving, and collaborative problem-solving between academia and industry is becoming increasingly necessary to tackle the complex challenges ahead.
The USTC's superconducting quantum computer, named Zuchongzhi 3.0, is not only faster but also more advanced in terms of technology compared to other systems. It is designed with a two-dimensional qubit architecture for efficient qubit connections and swift data transmission, showcasing its capabilities in science and technology, as it boasts a long coherence time and high single-qubit parallel operation accuracy, among other key features.
