IBM unveils new quantum computing chips, setting the stage for large-scale systems by 2033
Posted: December 4, 2023 9:23 AM Updated: December 4, 2023 9:24 AM
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IBM has unveiled new quantum computing chips and machines, aiming to lay the foundation for more powerful quantum systems by 2033.
Multinational technology giant International Business Machines (IBM) recently unveiled new quantum computing chips and machines with the goal of laying the foundation for much larger systems by 2033.
IBM outlined its approach, introducing a new way to connect chips within machines and connect machines to each other. When combined with new error correction codes, this approach holds the potential to create powerful quantum machines.
The first system to feature the latest IBM quantum computing chips is named Quantum System Two, which integrates three “Heron” chips.
“Progress will continue to occur until 2029, when error correction technologies will take full effect,” said Dario Gil, senior vice president and director of research at IBM.
As IBM claims, after 2029, after years of incremental development, we expect to see a significant surge in capabilities, similar to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) systems over the past year.
Overcoming data error problems for quantum computing
Researchers around the world are focused on improving quantum computing by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve computing speeds that surpass traditional silicon-based computers. The ongoing challenge is to create quantum computers that are reliable enough for real-world applications and outperform classical computers.
Major companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Baidu are actively participating in the race to advance quantum machine development along with startups and countries. Although efforts to scale quantum machines to outperform classical computers have been successful, there are ongoing challenges in addressing data errors.
The introduction of IBM’s new quantum computing chips and machines is set to address this issue and potentially accelerate the overall progress of quantum computing development.
But IBM is not the only player in the quantum computing landscape with ambitions for the next few years.
Quantum computing startup PsiQuantum, which works with semiconductor manufacturing and design company GlobalFoundries to produce chips, announced earlier this year its intention to introduce a commercial quantum computing system within the next six years.
PsiQuantum’s goal is to integrate numerous quantum modules to collectively function similar to a data center. The company aims to achieve a quantum bit (qubit) count of around 1 million for practicality.
IBM recently unveiled new quantum computing chips and machines, setting the stage for larger systems by 2033. Aiming to solve the persistent problem of data errors when scaling quantum machines, innovative approaches and new solutions from IBM aim to accelerate the overall advancement of quantum computing. Computing.
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