Is a Quantum Computer Possible? A Critical Look at Recent Claims

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D-Wave Systems, Inc. is set to unveil a groundbreaking quantum computing system featuring a 16-qubit quantum processor on February 13. This system, which operates at 0.005 degrees above absolute zero using a Leiden Cryogenics dilution fridge, is claimed to utilize 65,536 parallel universes for computation. Steve Jurvetson, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, emphasizes that D-Wave is the first and only company providing quantum computing systems capable of running commercial applications. The demonstration will take place in Silicon Valley and Vancouver, B.C.

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D-Wave Systems, Inc. plans to demonstrate a technological first on Feb. 13: an end-to-end quantum computing system powered by a 16-qubit quantum processor, running two commercial applications, live.

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This is the core of a new quantum computer to be unveiled by D-Wave Systems, says Steve Jurvetson, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, a leading venture-capital firm. "It is attached to a Leiden Cryogenics dilution fridge, ready to begin a cool down to 0.005 degrees above absolute zero. This quantum computer employs the resources of 65,536 parallel universes to compute answers in a fundamentally new way."

D-Wave claims it is the world's first and only provider of quantum computing systems designed to run commercial applications. The event will be hosted in Silicon Valley and Vancouver, B.C. [/color]

http://www.dwavesys.com/

I might go to the demonstration here in the Bay Area-
 
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