For many areas that have long been considered decades away, quantum computing has certainly caused a lot of buzz in the Silicon Valley. Yesterday (February 19), Microsoft (MSFT) launched a quantum chip called Majorana 1, which has a completely new state of matter, beyond solids, liquids and natural gas. “Most of us are learning about the three main types of research: solids, liquids and gases. There has been a change today. “We believe that this breakthrough will allow us to create a quantum computer that makes real sense, rather than like As some people predict, but in a few years. ”
Although traditional computing currently relies on bits, quantum computing utilizes QUBIT, an information that can run in multiple states simultaneously, rather than on or off. To build qubits, most quantum companies use superconducting units. But for decades, Microsoft has taken a unique approach. Majoraana 1 contains eight Qubits, the qubits are a new state of matter the company calls “topological states,” a feat that is achieved by combining semiconductors and superconductors. According to Nadella, these topological meters are “faster, more reliable, and smaller”, providing a clearer way to eventually install a million qubits on a single chip.
Researchers have spent decades studying the feasibility of so-called quantum computers that can solve computing beyond the craziest features of today’s supercomputers. Quantum computing is still a commercially viable aspect, but recent research advances have exacerbated the race to develop quantum computers in the technology industry, a milestone that could be significant for everything from the health care industry to providing chains and climate change. Influence.
Why is it important?
Microsoft says one million QUIT quantum computers are largely considered as the threshold for providing real-world results. Because they can draw inspiration from quantum mechanics, these machines can solve chemical and materials science problems that are impossible for current computing power. Potential results may include discovering why the material breaks, which is a breakthrough that could lead to self-healing materials; or creating a way to break down all types of plastic.
“The most important thing is that quantum computing can allow engineers, scientists, companies and others to simply design things for the first time,” Microsoft said.
Microsoft is not the only big tech company trying to crack quantum computing. Decades of research such as IBM, Intel and Google (GOOGL) seem to have begun to pay off. Recently, Google sent shock waves to shock waves through Silicon Valley when it launched a new quantum chip called Willow. In less than five minutes, computers are able to perform standard benchmark calculations that will enable today’s supercomputers to complete a billion-year grade (numbers that exceed the age of the universe).
But not everyone firmly believes that a real breakthrough is coming. Tech leaders such as NVIDIA (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang raised red flags about the technology timeline. In January, Huang sent quantum stocks after announcing that “very useful quantum computers are decades away.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to these concerns a few days later when he spoke on Joe Rogan’s podcast. “My understanding is that it’s still a very useful paradigm,” Zuckerberg said.
Nadella is more optimistic. New advances in Microsoft mean the company could be the first to achieve milestones, such as the CEO of yesterday’s episode of Dwarkesh Podcast said the company could be the first Qubit chip and thousands of miscorrected Qubits. “Then there’s the game. You suddenly have the ability to build a real utility-scale quantum computer,” he said.
Although Microsoft is finally close to reaping the rewards of such research under Nadella, its quantum computing strategy began in the 2000s when Nadella joined the company. “It’s incredible,” Nadella said of the work, leading Nadella at CEOs like Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer Work harder. “I’m the third CEO of Microsoft and he’s excited about quantum.”
Nadella said that despite their long wait, such projects are key to the success of Microsoft’s research division. “Every year we have to know that most of these bets won’t pay off in any limited framework,” he said. “Perhaps Microsoft’s sixth CEO will benefit from it.”
