IBM Achieves Quantum Computing Milestone
IBM has made a significant leap in quantum computing by unveiling a novel chip and machine designed to tackle challenges that traditional computers cannot handle.
The announcement came during an IBM event in New York, highlighting IBM's progress in a competitive global race to develop quantum computing technology.
The cutting-edge chip boasts over 1,000 qubits, significantly more than the bits in standard computers, representing a key advancement in addressing error management issues that frequently plague quantum machines.
Using a novel interconnection approach, IBM's chips could pave the way for even more advanced quantum systems within a decade. The new "Quantum System Two" will be the first to deploy these chips, featuring three "Heron" chips.
Dario Gil, IBM's senior vice president and director of research, emphasized the current use of quantum computers in pioneering scientific research. IBM's vision includes scaling quantum systems and providing robust quantum computing resources to both users and partners tackling increasingly complex problems.
Although IBM has not set a timeframe for the commercial deployment of its quantum machines, the impact of its research is evident.
At the IBM Quantum Summit, IBM showcased ten projects demonstrating quantum computing's potential, notably in areas like drug discovery. For example, scale-up company Algorithmiq ran a significant error mitigation experiment on IBM's hardware, positioning itself as a leader in the quest for practical quantum computing applications.
Sabrina Maniscalco, co-founder and CEO of Algorithmiq, praised the advancement in error mitigation techniques, which are crucial for conducting large-scale, reliable quantum computing experiments with real-world implications.
IBM is also exploring the integration of generative AI with quantum programming through its AI platform, watsonx. According to Jay Gambetta, Vice President and IBM Fellow, this integration represents a critical step in expanding access to quantum computing for scientific discovery.
The cutting-edge chip boasts over 1,000 qubits, significantly more than the bits in standard computers, representing a key advancement in addressing error management issues that frequently plague quantum machines.
Using a novel interconnection approach, IBM's chips could pave the way for even more advanced quantum systems within a decade. The new "Quantum System Two" will be the first to deploy these chips, featuring three "Heron" chips.
Dario Gil, IBM's senior vice president and director of research, emphasized the current use of quantum computers in pioneering scientific research. IBM's vision includes scaling quantum systems and providing robust quantum computing resources to both users and partners tackling increasingly complex problems.
Although IBM has not set a timeframe for the commercial deployment of its quantum machines, the impact of its research is evident.
At the IBM Quantum Summit, IBM showcased ten projects demonstrating quantum computing's potential, notably in areas like drug discovery. For example, scale-up company Algorithmiq ran a significant error mitigation experiment on IBM's hardware, positioning itself as a leader in the quest for practical quantum computing applications.
Sabrina Maniscalco, co-founder and CEO of Algorithmiq, praised the advancement in error mitigation techniques, which are crucial for conducting large-scale, reliable quantum computing experiments with real-world implications.
IBM is also exploring the integration of generative AI with quantum programming through its AI platform, watsonx. According to Jay Gambetta, Vice President and IBM Fellow, this integration represents a critical step in expanding access to quantum computing for scientific discovery.
