IBM is ramping up its production of the Quantum Loon chip, a key component in its quantum computing efforts. This follows through on promises made by IBM back in June. The new architecture represents two significant changes for the company: it's shifting to nearest-neighbor connections and adding long-distance connections. These changes aim to increase efficiency in error-corrected logical qubits.
IBM has built two processors, one called Loon and another called Nighthawk, both of which use a square grid structure with nearest-neighbor connections but lack the long-distance connections found in Loon. The focus with Nighthawk is on reducing error rates to allow researchers to test quantum algorithms for advantage. A GitHub repository will be launched to deposit code and performance data for classical and quantum algorithms.
Meanwhile, Oxford Ionics has achieved record-low error rates in its qubit operations using trapped ions. However, the company was ultimately acquired by a competitor, meaning it's no longer making major announcements about its technology.
IonQ is now building on what it gained from Oxford Ionics, announcing an even lower error rate for two-qubit gates and describing a method that doesn't require full cooling of the ions. This could allow the entire machine to operate with its ions at a slightly elevated temperature, avoiding one of the two cooling steps.
Quantum Art has announced a collaboration with Nvidia on a more efficient compiler for operations on its hardware. The company's approach to boosting efficiency involves performing gates with much larger collections of ions and using lasers to "pin" them in place.
IBM has built two processors, one called Loon and another called Nighthawk, both of which use a square grid structure with nearest-neighbor connections but lack the long-distance connections found in Loon. The focus with Nighthawk is on reducing error rates to allow researchers to test quantum algorithms for advantage. A GitHub repository will be launched to deposit code and performance data for classical and quantum algorithms.
Meanwhile, Oxford Ionics has achieved record-low error rates in its qubit operations using trapped ions. However, the company was ultimately acquired by a competitor, meaning it's no longer making major announcements about its technology.
IonQ is now building on what it gained from Oxford Ionics, announcing an even lower error rate for two-qubit gates and describing a method that doesn't require full cooling of the ions. This could allow the entire machine to operate with its ions at a slightly elevated temperature, avoiding one of the two cooling steps.
Quantum Art has announced a collaboration with Nvidia on a more efficient compiler for operations on its hardware. The company's approach to boosting efficiency involves performing gates with much larger collections of ions and using lasers to "pin" them in place.
I'm super excited about IBM's progress on the Quantum Loon chip! They're really taking it to the next level by adding long-distance connections, which should make a huge difference in error-corrected logical qubits 
. And can you believe Oxford Ionics was acquired and now IonQ is building on their tech? It's like they say, when one door closes, another opens 
. I'm also stoked about the collaboration between Quantum Art and Nvidia - it's amazing how these companies are working together to make quantum computing more efficient 
. Maybe we'll see some breakthroughs in the near future? 
IBM's move towards the Quantum Loon chip is like, super exciting for the quantum computing world. They're finally making good on their promises from June, which shows they're really committed to this tech.
! They're really taking a fresh approach by adding long-distance connections to their architecture, which should give researchers a major boost when it comes to testing quantum algorithms for real-world advantage. It's also super cool to see other companies like IonQ and Quantum Art making waves in the field – IonQ's new method of operating its qubits at a slightly elevated temperature is pure genius 
. Shifting from nearest-neighbor connections to adding long-distance connections is gonna be a total game-changer 
. And I gotta give it up for Oxford Ionics, they were on the cusp of something big before getting acquired 
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, is straight fire 
. And Quantum Art's collaboration with Nvidia on an efficient compiler? 
That's the kind of innovation we need to take quantum computing to the next level 
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. The competition is getting fierce, and it'll be interesting to see how these companies continue to push boundaries 
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. Nvidia partnering up with Quantum Art for an efficient compiler sounds like the perfect combo for unlocking quantum hardware potential 
. Bring on the innovation!
. Oxford Ionics was making some serious waves before it got snatched up by Nvidia (of all companies), now we're just left with IonQ trying to fill that void 
. And don't even get me started on the 'efficiency' thing - what's the real prize here? Lower error rates, sure, but at what cost? We need to slow down and think about what this tech is actually good for 
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Also, how do you think Nvidia and Quantum Art's partnership will shake things up in the industry? 
cant wait to see what happens next 
, I mean we've been waiting for this kinda tech to drop for ages and it's finally happening . adding long distance connections is a major win, i think it's gonna make a huge difference in error-corrected qubits. but honestly how many of us are actually gonna be using this stuff in real life? 
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. Meanwhile, Quantum Art is teaming up with Nvidia to make something more efficient... it's like they're playing catch-up 
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. And what about the actual applications of this stuff? When are we gonna see some real-world impact from all this quantum computing nonsense? 
. It's awesome that they're able to build on what was gained from Oxford Ionics.
IBM is finally makin progress on that loon chip thingy theyve been talkin about 2 yrs ago lol. its like they r tryin 2 solve the puzzle of makin these qubits work efficiently n all. i think its cool theyre addin long-distance connections cuz thats whr most ppl get stuck. dont no about Oxford Ionics tho, thats a sad story 
but IonQ is lookin up now lol. & Quantum Art w/ Nvidia is like the ultimate efficiency squad 
. Can't help but wonder what they would've achieved if they were still around to make major announcements.