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ClearSky24

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Fri Aug 4, 2023, 05:23 PM Aug 2023

Quantum computer built by Google can instantly execute a task that would normally take 47 years [View all]

https://www.earth.com/news/quantum-computer-can-instantly-execute-a-task-that-would-normally-take-47-years

In a significant leap for the field of quantum computing, Google has reportedly engineered a quantum computer that can execute calculations in mere moments that would take the world’s most advanced supercomputers nearly half a century to process.

The news, reported by the Daily Telegraph, could signify a landmark moment in the evolution of this emerging technology.

Quantum computing, a science that takes advantage of the oddities of quantum physics, remains a fast-moving and somewhat contentious field.

Quantum computers hold immense promise for potentially revolutionizing sectors like climate science and drug discovery. They offer computation speeds far beyond those of their classical counterparts.
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