Quantum Computing: The Dawn of a New Era?
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The world of quantum computing has been rapidly evolving since its inception in 1997, when pioneers like IBM, MIT, and UC Berkeley first experimented with 2 qubits. Since then, numerous breakthroughs have been achieved, and the question on everyone’s mind is: are we on the brink of a quantum revolution?
The answer seems to be a resounding “yes.” In 2018, Google outdid its competitors by achieving 72 qubits, surpassing Intel’s 49 qubits and IBM’s 50 qubits. However, in 2019, Rigetti took the lead with its 128 qubit quantum computer, while IBM continued to stay in the race with their Falcon, featuring 27 qubits.
IBM’s progress didn’t stop there, as they launched Hummingbird in the following year, boasting 65 qubits. And just recently, they announced their Eagle with 127 qubits, while its next version Osprey demonstrated a remarkable 433 qubits — a milestone with dynamic circuits. (But not to forget QuERA’s Aquila 256 here.)
But this is just the beginning of what’s to come. IBM’s upcoming projects, Condor and Flemingo, with 1121 and 1386 qubits respectively, are set to launch in 2023 and 2024. These machines are expected to incorporate noise mitigation features and threaded primitives, making them even more powerful.
And in just three years, we might witness a game-changer: the Kookaburra. This quantum computer is projected to have 4158 qubits and proper error correction techniques, opening up the door to new and exciting applications in machine learning, optimization, and finance.
So, is the quantum revolution approaching? Based on the rapid progress made in the last few years and the ambitious projects lined up for the future, it certainly seems so. By 2030, we might even see a quantum computer with a whopping 9000 qubits (Source: Statista) — the possibilities are endless, and the excitement is palpable.
And in just three years, we might witness a game-changer: the Kookaburra. This quantum computer is projected to have 4158 qubits and proper error correction techniques, opening up the door to new and exciting applications in machine learning, optimization, and finance.
So, is the quantum revolution approaching? Based on the rapid progress made in the last few years and the ambitious projects lined up for the future, it certainly seems so. By 2030, we might even see a quantum computer with a whopping 9000 qubits (Source: Statista) — the possibilities are endless, and the excitement is palpable.
