In a groundbreaking achievement, Chinese scientists have unveiled a superconducting quantum computer prototype named “Zuchongzhi 3.0”, boasting an impressive 105 qubits. This marks a significant milestone in China’s quantum computing advancements and sets a new record in quantum computational advantage within superconducting systems.
Developed by renowned quantum physicists Pan Jianwei, Zhu Xiaobo, and Peng Chengzhi, “Zuchongzhi 3.0” features 105 readable qubits and 182 couplers. It processes quantum random circuit sampling tasks at speeds a quadrillion times faster than the world’s most powerful supercomputer and a million times faster than Google’s latest results published in Nature.
The study was published online in the journal Physical Review Letters. Peer reviewers praised the work, calling it benchmarking a new superconducting quantum computer, which shows state-of-the-art performance.
This monumental leap not only showcases China’s rapid progress in quantum technology but also propels the global race toward practical quantum computing applications.
