Imagine a world where computers can solve complex problems in the blink of an eye! 🖥️💨 Well, we're getting closer to that reality. Microsoft and Quantinuum just announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing, making these super-powerful machines more reliable than ever before.
Quantum computers work differently from our regular laptops and phones. They use something called 'qubits' instead of bits, which can process a ton of information super quickly. But here's the catch: qubits are super sensitive and can make mistakes if disturbed even a little. 😵
To fix this, scientists build extra qubits and use special error-correction techniques. Microsoft and Quantinuum have teamed up to make this process even better! They've managed to create about four reliable qubits from just 30 physical ones by applying a cool error-correction algorithm.
Jason Zander from Microsoft said they've run over 14,000 experiments without a single error. That's like breaking a record by 800 times! 🏆 He mentioned, \"We ran more than 14,000 individual experiments without a single error. That's up to 800 times better than anything on record.\" Talk about next-level tech!
This advancement means we're stepping closer to quantum computers that can tackle tasks impossible for today's computers. While they didn't spill the beans on when they'll reach the magic number of 100 reliable qubits (the number needed to outperform supercomputers), Ilyas Khan from Quantinuum hinted they've shaved off at least two years from their timeline. ⏳
Get ready, tech enthusiasts! The future of computing is unfolding right before our eyes, and it's quantum cool! 🤯✨
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Microsoft, Quantinuum claim breakthrough in quantum computing
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