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China unveils quantum chip 1 quadrillion times faster than world's top supercomputer


Published on 2025-03-04 15:02:18 - MSN
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  • Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have unveiled a superconducting quantum computing prototype that is a million times faster than Google's Sycamore quantum processor,

China has introduced a groundbreaking quantum computer chip named "Wukong," which is claimed to be 1,000,000,000,000,000 (one quadrillion) times faster than the world's leading supercomputer, the Frontier, developed by the United States. This quantum chip, developed by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China, utilizes a unique architecture that significantly reduces errors in quantum computing, a major hurdle in the field. The chip's capabilities were demonstrated by solving a complex mathematical problem in just over a minute, a task that would take the Frontier supercomputer an estimated 7.7 billion years to complete. This development marks a significant leap in quantum computing technology, potentially positioning China at the forefront of this cutting-edge field, with implications for cryptography, material science, and complex system simulations. However, the practical applications and the full extent of its superiority over classical computing systems are still subjects of ongoing research and debate.

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