In a groundbreaking achievement, physicists have successfully produced a quantum computer with over 1,000 qubits, setting a new world record for atom-based quantum computers. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the development of quantum computing technology, which promises to revolutionize various fields, including medicine, finance, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.
The new quantum computer, named Condor, was unveiled by IBM and features 1,121 superconducting qubits arranged in a honeycomb pattern. This follows IBM’s previous record-setting, bird-named machines, such as a 127-qubit chip in 2021 and a 433-qubit one last year.