BS EDIT: Google’s Willow: A Quantum Leap in Computing

By Business StandardPublished On Dec 25, 2024

Willow’s Quantum Breakthrough

Google’s Willow chip, a 105-qubit system, demonstrates error correction advancements that may revolutionise quantum computing

Speed Beyond Comprehension

Willow solved a random circuit sampling problem in 5 minutes—a task classical supercomputers would take 10 septillion years to complete

Error Correction: Game Changer

Willow reduces errors more efficiently as qubit arrays grow, addressing a key hurdle in building large-scale quantum computers

Quantum Effects: Superposition & Entanglement

Superposition allows faster calculations, while entanglement enables instantaneous, secure data transmission, unlocking immense potential

Applications Across Industries

From encryption to drug discovery, power grid management to fundamental research, quantum computing could reshape industries globally

Future of Supercomputing

Coupled with AI, quantum breakthroughs like Willow could usher in a new era of computing, tackling challenges classical systems cannot