Harvard's Quantum Breakthrough: First Computer Runs 2+ Hours
Harvard's quantum computing team has made a significant breakthrough. They've demonstrated the first quantum computer to run continuously for over two hours. This marks a major step towards practical quantum applications.
The team, led by Professor Mikhail Lukin, has developed a system hosting 3,000 qubits. It injects 300,000 atoms every second, outpacing qubit loss and maintaining the quantum state. This innovation shifts focus from raw speed to endurance, enabling continuous operation.
The system uses optical tools to create a self-sustaining supply line. It actively repairs errors in real time, allowing for potential scaling to millions of qubits. This dynamic, fault-tolerant architecture could run indefinitely, rewriting the architecture of quantum information processing.
The implications are vast. Real-time quantum simulations could model complex biological systems, accelerating drug discovery pipelines. It could also test the resilience of current encryption schemes against quantum attacks in real time.
Harvard's breakthrough accelerates the timeline for practical quantum applications. Fully autonomous quantum computers could be operational in as little as three years. This achievement, along with ongoing efforts from leading research groups and companies, brings us closer to harnessing the full power of quantum computing.
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