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IBM Unveils 1,000-Qubit Quantum Chip
IBM introduced its first quantum computer surpassing 1,000 qubits, a significant milestone in quantum. Named Condor, this chip features 1,121 superconducting qubits arranged in a honeycomb pattern, continuing IBM's trend of doubling qubit count yearly. However, IBM's future direction prioritizes enhancing error resistance over further increasing qubit counts, also revealing the Heron chip, with 133 qubits but with a significantly lower error rate, threefold better than predecessors.
Charge Qubits Coherence Time Increased by 1000x
Researchers led by Dafei Jin and David Schuster have dramatically improved the performance of charge qubits, a type of quantum bit, enhancing their coherence time by a factor of 1000. This advancement was achieved through innovative material use and an ultra-clean environment. Charge qubits, which operate using electron charges, offer faster speeds and easier fabrication compared to traditional spin qubits.
AWS Spotlights Quantum Progress at re:Invent 2023
At the re:Invent 2023 conference, AWS Senior VP Peter DeSantis highlighted the company's significant strides in error correction for quantum processing units (QPUs), particularly in reducing bit flip errors by 100 times and enhancing overall quantum error correction efficiency. This progress is part of AWS's broader investment in quantum technology, including partnerships like the AWS Center for Quantum Computing with Caltech.
IonQ Debuts Forte on Amazon Braket
IonQ has introduced its advanced quantum computing platform, Forte, on Amazon’s Braket Direct Program, broadening public access to its technology. Forte joins IonQ's earlier systems, Harmony and Aria, on the Amazon Web Service’s quantum computing service. The cloud-based availability aims to enhance the platform's application in fields like materials research and machine learning.
