What is D-Wave's Progress in Quantum Computing?

In summary, D-Wave claims to have already created a 16 qu-bit computer. They foresee a 512 qu-bit version by the end of 2008, and a 1024 qu-bit by the end of 2009. If their claims are true, it means that quantum computing will be a reality very soon.
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Bertrand
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Hi everybody,

A Canadian company named D-Wave, claims that it has already built a 16 qu-bits computer. This is their website address :

http://dwavesys.com

They also claim the technology they use is "easily" scalable, and they foresee a 512 qu-bits version in the beginning of 2008, and a 1024 qu-bits by the end of 2008.

If their claims are right, it means that quantum computing will be a reality very soon, much earlier in any case than what most specialists used to forecast.

Has anybody heard about this company, and do you know if we can believe them ?

Bertrand

P.S :

maybe this is not the good forum for this topic ?
 
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I have covered this and also linked to several news reports if you wish to read:

http://physicsandphysicists.blogspot.com/2007/02/was-it-really-quantum-computer.html
http://physicsandphysicists.blogspot.com/2007/03/update-on-that-quantum-computer.html
http://physicsandphysicists.blogspot.com/2007/04/even-more-review-of-that-quantum.html

NOt only that, recently, researchers in Japan have made another claim of a key step towards a quantum computer, and this time, they actually published the physics of the system that many consider to be more viable (and certainly, testable), something D-Wave has no intention of doing.

http://physicsandphysicists.blogspot.com/2007/05/scientists-make-key-steps-towards.html

Zz.
 
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OK, Thank you, ZapperZ !

I have read your articles. Unfortunately, I could not get the article from the NEC people.

You seem to be more confident in NEC, mainly because they published ?

How many qu-bits could NEC obtain, and what do they forecast for the future ?

From what I understand, they use similar principles as D-Wave ?

Bertrand
 
  • #4
I read through D-wave website.

The thing seems really serious. They say they will provide computing power by the end of 2007. They also provide quite an elaborate API.

I don't think this could be a mystification. Within 6 months, we should know if we are living a true revolution or not.

Bertrand
 

Related to What is D-Wave's Progress in Quantum Computing?

1. What is D-Wave and Quantum Computing?

D-Wave is a Canadian company that manufactures quantum computers. Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement, to perform operations on data. It is different from classical computing, which uses binary bits (0s and 1s) to represent and process information.

2. How does quantum computing differ from traditional computing?

Quantum computing uses quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in multiple states at the same time, allowing for parallel processing and potentially faster and more efficient computations. Traditional computing uses classical bits, which can only exist in one state at a time, limiting the speed and efficiency of computations.

3. What are the potential applications of D-Wave and quantum computing?

Quantum computing has the potential to greatly impact fields such as cryptography, drug discovery, optimization problems, and artificial intelligence. D-Wave's quantum computers have been used in various industries, including aerospace, finance, and energy, for tasks such as optimization, machine learning, and simulations.

4. How does D-Wave's quantum computer work?

D-Wave's quantum computer uses a process called quantum annealing, which involves cooling qubits to extremely low temperatures and then applying a magnetic field to manipulate their states. This allows for the qubits to explore many possible solutions simultaneously and find the optimal solution to a given problem.

5. What are the limitations of D-Wave and quantum computing?

Quantum computing is still in its early stages and faces several challenges, such as maintaining the fragile qubits in a stable state and reducing errors. D-Wave's quantum computers also have a limited number of qubits, which limits the complexity of problems that can be solved. Additionally, not all problems are well-suited for quantum computing, so it may not be the best solution for every task.

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