The speaker discusses two major advancements in Quantum Computing. The first is IBM's project to build a quantum-centric supercomputer, which combines quantum processors with classical CPUs and GPUs. This system aims to leverage quantum mechanics and quantum communications to create a powerful computing system. The supercomputer will be based on a quantum system with multiple quantum processors, specifically using Heron processors. The idea is to build a modular system similar to a classical data center, allowing for the connection of multiple systems. The goal is to create a supercomputer with hundreds of thousands of qubits, with IBM's largest processor being Osprey with 433 qubits. The speaker also mentions that the wave released a prototype featuring more than 500 qubits, and the largest quantum system at the moment features 5000 qubits. However, it's estimated that at least 100,000 physical qubits are needed to build a practical supercomputer.
The second breakthrough comes from a small startup called CQC. They have developed a microchip for controlling qubits that operates at cryogenic temperatures. This chip can be bonded directly with a quantum processor, eliminating the need for extra wiring and reducing complexity. This approach reduces the number of generated hits that were disturbing the qubit performance. The speaker also mentions that IBM is solving the same problem with cryogenic electronics, but the new chip from CQC can be integrated, which is a significant leap forward towards building a practical quantum computer.
The speaker concludes by recommending the course platform Brilliant, which offers a variety of courses on Quantum Computing, artificial intelligence, and computer science.
1. IBM is working on a quantum-centric supercomputer that combines quantum processors with classical CPUs and GPUs.
2. The supercomputer aims to leverage quantum mechanics and quantum communications to transform large-scale computing.
3. The quantum-centric supercomputer will be based on Quantum system 2, featuring multiple quantum processors.
4. The supercomputer will use Heron processors, which are 133-qubit processors.
5. The supercomputer will be modular, allowing for the connection of as many systems as desired, similar to a classical data center.
6. The largest IBM quantum processor is Osprey, with 433 qubits.
7. The wave released a prototype featuring more than 500 qubits.
8. The largest quantum system at the moment features 5000 qubits.
9. It is estimated that at least 100,000 physical qubits are needed to build a practical supercomputer.
10. IBM is collaborating with the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago on this project.
11. The quantum-centric supercomputer is planned to be ready by 2033.
12. A startup called CQC has made a significant leap forward by removing a lot of wires.
13. The startup has developed a microchip for controlling qubits that operates at cryogenic temperature.
14. The microchip can be bonded directly with a quantum processor, eliminating extra wiring and reducing complexity.
15. The new chip from CQC can be integrated with a quantum processor, marking another leap forward towards building a practical quantum computer.
16. Brilliant offers a variety of courses on quantum computing, including practical problems and quizzes.
17. The courses on Brilliant allow users to write Q# code and run it on a quantum computer.
18. Brilliant also offers courses on artificial intelligence and computer science.