Google has announced a significant advancement in quantum computing, claiming its quantum computer has successfully run a verifiable algorithm that surpasses the computational capabilities of even the most powerful supercomputers. This breakthrough involved an algorithm, dubbed "quantum echoes" by Google, that was able to accurately compute the structure of molecules, a task that posed an insurmountable challenge for classical computers.
The algorithm performed this molecular computation approximately 13,000 times faster than a conventional computer, marking a milestone in the field of quantum computation and demonstrating what experts call "quantum advantage." While this achievement opens doors for potential breakthroughs in fields like medicine and materials science, Google and experts acknowledge that practical, real-world applications for quantum computers are still several years away.
The achievement, detailed in a peer-reviewed paper, involved cross-checking results for two molecules with nuclear magnetic resonance technology. Although the task is a significant step, it is noted that it focuses on a specific scientific problem and is not yet indicative o... download the app to read more
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