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Google says computational power of its new quantum chip Willow suggests we may live in a multiverse


Published on 2024-12-10 03:42:17 - MSN
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  • Google's new quantum chip Willow is cool. But what's cooler is Google's casual mention that Willow's computational powers lend credence to the theory that we may be a part of a multiverse.

Google has unveiled its latest quantum computing chip named "Willow," which boasts significantly enhanced computational power, suggesting potential insights into the nature of our universe. The chip's capabilities have led researchers to speculate about the existence of a multiverse, where multiple universes exist simultaneously, each with different physical laws. This speculation arises from the chip's ability to perform complex calculations that could simulate quantum phenomena at scales previously unattainable, potentially providing evidence for theories like the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. The development of Willow not only pushes the boundaries of quantum computing but also fuels discussions on fundamental physics, exploring whether our reality might be just one of many.

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