Chapter 231 Quantum Competition
"Yes, the number of quantum bits in Osprey is increasing too fast. It only takes 30 seconds to complete the entire quantum random circuit sampling task. This task would take a supercomputer 100 years to calculate."
"It's terrifying. IBM has once again achieved quantum supremacy. The number of qubits in their previous generation of quantum computers has reached 127, while our latest superconducting quantum computer only ."
Like the previous generation, the quantum computer launched by IBM this time is still a superconducting quantum computer, which is a programmable quantum computer.
In addition to its efficient computing speed, Osprey's two-bit gate fidelity also reaches 98%.
Such data is enough to shock the whole world.
It is somewhat ironic that in response to this news released by the United States, Chinese netizens did not raise any questions.
This time, no one said that quantum computers were a scam or that IBM was a fraudulent company.
Even IBM hasn't revealed much information about the Osprey beyond some basic data.
Everyone generally affirmed this achievement.
"This time, IBM's quantum computer is closer to practical use. I wonder when China will be able to build a quantum computer of this level."
"We are still several years behind the United States in quantum computers. Now it seems that the gap will only get bigger and bigger."
"Yes, whether it is the scientific research environment or scientific research resources, we are far behind, not to mention the talents. Those who stay in China cannot receive the best education. Many of those who go abroad to gain experience cannot come back. If this continues, it will become a vicious cycle."
They don’t know that in the same generation of quantum computers , China is actually ahead.
After receiving the news, Han Shubin immediately convened an emergency meeting in the project team and reported to his superiors.
At this point, the Island Quantum Computer has completed all testing and assembly work and is fully ready for use.
Once it is officially approved, it can be announced to the public.
After receiving Han Shubin’s report, the internal department decided to give special approval to the island plan.
In this way, the island quantum computer can be directly released to the outside world.
In the field of science and technology, confidentiality and openness are never static.
Confidential projects will be made public without hesitation when they need to be made public.
Of course, disclosure does not mean revealing all the details. Only part of the information will be revealed based on the purpose.
The day after IBM released the Osprey quantum computer.
Several official media outlets in China have released news about the successful development of the "Sea Island" quantum computer.
Once such news is announced, it will definitely become a hot topic around the world.
What's more, such a day was chosen.
After seeing this news, Chinese netizens all started discussing this topic.
"Great news! We have also completed the development of China's new generation quantum computer! The number of quantum bits has reached a terrifying 1,122! More than twice the number of quantum bits of the Osprey released by IBM yesterday!"
"It only takes 3 seconds to complete the entire quantum random circuit sampling task! This speed is 10 times faster than that of the Osprey!"
"And in terms of single-qubit and double-qubit fidelity, our Island is higher than Osprey! This means that our quantum computer is more stable!"
"We in China are finally proud of ourselves! I don't know which company this product came from. I really didn't know that there is an information technology company in China that is more powerful than IBM."
"This is obviously a response to the news released by Osprey yesterday. We released it today to slap them in the face. I guess our research and development has been completed long ago. We are just waiting for them to announce it. Then we will immediately release a stronger one."
In addition to these excited netizens.
Some netizens also expressed doubts about our ability to build such a quantum computer.
"Can we really build such a powerful quantum computer? Why are there no pictures or videos in the news, only a few lines of text? Is there something wrong?"
"I feel like if we don't release the specific information, no one will know whether it's true or false."
"Isn't this just a product under development? It feels a bit too sudden. Our last generation of quantum computers only had 60-odd quantum bits, and this has increased more than tenfold."
In the United States, some people even think that this is almost impossible to do.
Not only ordinary people have raised such doubts, but also some professionals have analyzed the possibility of this matter from different angles.
"As far as I know, China's previous generation of quantum computers only had more than 60 quantum bits. It is basically impossible for the new generation to increase the number of quantum bits by more than ten times. This is not only a simple quantum chip process problem, but also a great test for other supporting technologies."
"When the number of quantum bits is increased, the fidelity of the quantum bits will definitely decrease. In this way, the entire quantum computer will not be able to complete its work normally."
"In other words, even if the calculation speed is very fast, the results are all . Such a quantum computer is meaningless."
"Unless they really achieve a leap forward in multiple technologies in a short period of time. But the possibility of this is really slim."
Some questions raised may not be that credible.
But if the doubts are well-founded, it will definitely be more convincing.
After seeing these news, not only foreign netizens, but even domestic netizens have become more skeptical about the island quantum computer.
Indeed, it is very normal to have these doubts when there is such a big technological leap suddenly achieved without seeing detailed evidence.
In response to this, Han Shubin and others did not rush to respond.
In order to resolve these doubts, we need to release some further detailed information.
Unless it is necessary, there is no need to play so many cards at once.
But after a few days.
In the United States, IBM released a new news.
This time, it is not as simple as just announcing the various parameters of the Osprey.
Instead, some videos of the Osprey conducting testing work were released.
In the video, the Osprey quantum computer is performing calculations on a quantum random circuit sampling task.
At the same time, the timer next to it is also recording time.
