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Willow Takes Root: Google’s Quantum Breakthrough

Quantum Computing Newsletter 🤖

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December 15, 2024

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Google Unveils ‘Willow’ Quantum Chip

Google’s new ‘Willow’ chip demonstrates quantum supremacy, solving problems beyond the reach of classical supercomputers. (Google Blog)

Commentary from All In:

  • Error Correction Breakthrough: Willow reduces errors exponentially as more qubits are added, addressing a 30-year challenge in quantum error correction.

  • Performance Milestone: Achieved a benchmark computation in under five minutes, vastly outperforming current supercomputers.

  • Scalability: Features 105 qubits, paving the way for large-scale, practical quantum computers.

  • Designed to tackle challenges in fields like AI, logistics, and drug discovery.

Takeaway: ‘Willow’ solidifies Google’s leadership in quantum computing, bringing us closer to practical applications. Alphabet stock surged 6% on the news.

Quantum Computing Stocks Experience Significant Gains

Quantum computing companies see stock surges as investors bet on the next big tech breakthrough. (Marketwatch)

  • Notable Increases: Companies like Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and IonQ have seen stock increases of up to 843%.

  • Investor Enthusiasm: Growing interest in quantum technology’s future applications fuels market activity.

  • Speculative Nature: Despite gains, the sector remains speculative with commercially viable quantum computing still years away.

Takeaway: Investor excitement is high, but practical quantum computing applications are still on the horizon.

The Mysterious Promise of the Quantum Future

Quantum computing continues to captivate with its potential, though practical applications remain years away. (thetimes.co.uk)

  • Historical Context: Over 40 years of research have led to recent breakthroughs like Google’s Willow.

  • Future Outlook: Practical, large-scale quantum computers are anticipated but not imminent.

  • Potential Applications: Could revolutionize fields such as materials science and cryptography.

Takeaway: Quantum computing holds transformative promise, but widespread practical applications are still forthcoming.

📚 QUANTUM 101 📚

Peter Shor’s Lecture Notes for his MIT Quantum Computing Course:

math.mit.edu/~shor/435-LN

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