What is Quantum Supremacy?
Quantum supremacy occurs when a quantum computer performs a specific task exponentially faster than the most powerful classical supercomputer. This milestone demonstrates quantum computing's potential to solve problems previously thought impossible.
Key Concepts
- • Quantum bits (qubits)
- • Quantum entanglement
- • Superposition advantages
- • Algorithmic complexity differences
Practical Impacts
- ✓ Material science breakthroughs
- ✓ Cryptographic implications
- ✓ Quantum chemistry simulations
- ✓ Optimization problems
Historical Milestones
2019
Google's Sycamore
Google claimed quantum supremacy after completing a random circuit sampling task in 200 seconds that would take 10,000 years for a classical supercomputer. Triggers intense debate about practical quantum advantages.
2022
Chinese Quantum Team
Demonstrated quantum advantage in photonic computers using a 100-qubit system. Suggested new path for scalable quantum computation.
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