Willow, a 105-qubit quantum processor, has demonstrated the ability to solve a problem in just five minutes that would take the world's fastest supercomputers an astonishing 10 septillion years. This mind-boggling performance underscores the immense potential of quantum computing, which harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations far beyond the capabilities of classical computers.
One of the most significant achievements of Willow is its ability to reduce errors exponentially
as the number of qubits increases. This breakthrough, known as "below
threshold," was first proposed by computer scientist Peter Shor in 1995
and has been a major obstacle in the development of practical quantum
computers. By achieving this milestone, Google has effectively reversed
the trend of increasing errors with more qubits, paving the way for
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