Google Announces Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Error Correction with Surface Code, IBM Involved

Sep 11, 2024, 08:33 AM

Google has announced a significant breakthrough in quantum computing with the development of a new error correction technique. This advancement, known as the Surface Code technique, aims to reduce the errors that have long hindered the performance of quantum computers. The technology has outperformed existing solutions, marking a substantial step forward in the field. A quantum computer self-corrected its own errors, improving its calculations, according to Science News. In addition, Quantinuum has detailed recent advances in quantum hardware for fault-tolerant systems, further contributing to the progress in quantum computing. IBM and Google have adopted a new quantum algorithm to enhance their systems' accuracy and reliability.