Google's Willow: A Quantum Leap in Computing

16/12/2024 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

Google's new quantum processor, Willow, boasts 105 qubits and significantly advanced error correction, outperforming existing technology by solving a calculation in minutes that would take a supercomputer 10 septillion years.
This breakthrough has implications for various fields, including artificial intelligence, medicine, and energy, while also sparking debate amongst physicists regarding the "many worlds interpretation" of quantum mechanics. Willow's superior capabilities represent a major step towards practical, large-scale quantum computing.
We highlight the potential transformative impact of this technology across numerous sectors.