UNITED STATES: Atom Computing, a quantum technology startup, has achieved a major quantum milestone, surpassing the 1,000-qubit threshold. This breakthrough is vital for developing fault-tolerant quantum computers.
CEO Rob Hays proudly announced that Atom Computing’s unique atomic array technology allowed them to scale rapidly from 100 to over 1,000 qubits within a generation. This achievement positions Atom Computing as a strong contender in the race for fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Developing fault-tolerant quantum computers demands specific capabilities, including long coherence times, mid-circuit measurement, high fidelities, error correction, and logical qubits. Atom Computing has made strides in these areas:
Long Coherence Times: Atom Computing’s qubits can store quantum data for 40 seconds, a record in the field.
Mid-Circuit Measurement: The company can measure specific qubit states during computation, detecting errors without affecting others.
High Fidelities: Accurate qubit control reduces computation errors.
Error Correction: Atom Computing works on real-time error correction.
Logical Qubits: Algorithms and controls combine physical qubits into logical qubits, ensuring accurate results despite errors.
Atom Computing’s capabilities are crucial for practical quantum applications. This achievement opens opportunities for Atom Computing’s partners. Guenter Klas, Quantum Research Cluster leader at Vodafone, welcomes this innovation for its promise in quantum algorithms. Tommaso Demarie, CEO of Entropica Labs, highlights its potential in error correction strategies.
Atom Computing collaborates with various users to develop applications on their systems, available in 2024. This milestone signifies a quantum industry turning point, pushing quantum computing closer to realizing its potential across various fields.
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