Chinese scientists have taken a significant step forward in the field of quantum computing with the unveiling of a new superconducting quantum computer prototype named 'Zuchongzhi 3.0.' This groundbreaking machine, featuring 105 qubits, marks a major breakthrough in China's advancements in quantum technology.
'Zuchongzhi 3.0' sets a new record in quantum computational advantage within superconducting systems. Developed by renowned quantum physicists Pan Jianwei, Zhu Xiaobo, and Peng Chengzhi, the prototype boasts 105 readable qubits and 182 couplers, enabling it to process quantum random circuit sampling tasks at an unprecedented speed.
The computer operates quadrillion times faster than the world's most powerful supercomputer and a staggering one million times faster than Google's latest quantum computing results published in Nature in October 2024. These impressive capabilities demonstrate the remarkable progress being made in quantum computing within the Chinese mainland.
The study detailing 'Zuchongzhi 3.0's' development was published online in the esteemed journal Physical Review Letters. Peer reviewers have praised the work, highlighting it as 'benchmarking a new superconducting quantum computer, which shows state-of-the-art performance.'
