Scientists Achieve Transformational Breakthrough in Scaling Quantum Computers
2 FEBRUARY 2021
Scientists have developed a new kind of cryogenic computer chip capable of functioning at temperatures so cold, it approaches the theoretical limit of absolute zero.
This cryogenic system, called Gooseberry, lays the groundwork for what could be a revolution in quantum computing – enabling a new generation of machines to perform calculations with thousands of qubits or more, whereas today s most advanced devices comprise only dozens.
The world s biggest quantum computers currently operate with just 50 or so qubits, explains quantum physicist David Reilly from the University of Sydney and Microsoft s Quantum Laboratory.
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Scientists and engineers at the University of Sydney and Microsoft Corporation have opened the next chapter in quantum technology with the invention of a single chip that can generate control signals for thousands of qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers. To realise the potential of quantum computing, machines will need to operate thousands if not millions of qubits, said Professor David Reilly, a designer of the chip who holds a joint position with Microsoft and the University of Sydney.
Australian invention will see transformational scaling up of quantum computers, experts say
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Quantum physicist David Reilly from the University of Sydney believes the world is hungry for quantum computing power.
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Australian researchers have unveiled an invention being hailed as the first decent pick and shovel in the gold rush to develop large quantum computers.
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A new kind of chip that works in ultra-low temperatures removes a major barrier to scaling up quantum computers
Experts say it could lead to much faster quantum computers within the next few years