On December 4, IBM revealed its groundbreaking 1,121-qubit “Condor” quantum computing processor. This processor not only boasts the highest qubit count for the company but is also considered one of the most sophisticated gate-based, superconducting quantum systems in the world.
In conjunction with this unveiling, IBM also presented a comprehensive update on its future plans in the quantum computing arena, along with a wealth of detailed information.
Gates, similar to qubits, serve as a key indicator of a quantum system’s capability. The greater the number of gates a processor can utilize, the more intricate operations it can perform. IBM has stated that its 100-qubit quantum systems, operating at the scale of 3,000 gates, are now functioning as computational tools.
According to a recent blog post, a significant milestone is anticipated in 2029. At this juncture, IBM aims to operate “100 million gates over 200 qubits” with a processor named “Starling.”
Following this, as Gambetta notes, comes the “Blue Jay” system. By 2033, this system is expected to be capable of executing 1 billion gates across 2,000 qubits.
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