Episode 0 | Willow: Google's Quantum Leap

23/12/2024 20 min
Episode 0 | Willow: Google's Quantum Leap

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Episode Synopsis



In our inaugural (20-minute) episode, Qubitron and Neurova present an advanced technical deep dive into Google's Willow quantum chip. They explore the chip's architectural refinements, the importance of surface code error correction, and how Willow compares to other quantum hardware platforms from IBM, IonQ, and more. Join us as we discuss the challenges ahead for achieving fault tolerance at scale and how AI could leverage future quantum computing breakthroughs.

Core Topic:
- Meet Willow: Google's Quantum Chip
- Scott Aaronson's commentary on Willow

Supplemental Resources:
- Surface codes (Fowler et al., 2012)
- Google's 2019 Quantum Supremacy Experiment (Arute et al., 2019)
- John Preskill on Quantum Computing (2011)
- IBM Research on Quantum Error Correction (2024)
- IonQ's Trapped-Ion Quantum Computers

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