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Quantum Computers used to just be a theory, but now companies are starting to test and build these computers. Theoretically, the computers could be better and faster than the best super computers of today. Google is one of the companies that is working on building a quantum computer. They are trying to push the limit of modern quantum computing chips.
. Google is planning on building a 49-qubit chip before the end of 2017. The chip would be better and faster than a modern supercomputer, and thus demonstrate quantum supremacy. The team has stated that they are trying to demonstrate the possible power of a quantum computer.
49-qubits is still far from what physicists think is possible. The array of qubits in the chip could be used to help build larger systems. These chips do not have error correction, but that would likely be built in later. Google is not the only company working on relatively high levels of qubits. In March, IBM unveiled a plan to make a roughly 50-qubits machine. They are trying to create a chip without error correction. Quantum computers are possible, we do not know for sure when we will get them though. Current companies working on them are just trying to demonstrate quantum supremacy, thus securing more funding and, in turn, more research. Whenever we see them, be careful as they would be able to break any modern day form of encryption in a relative short time. Thanks, for reading and stay tune for next weeks post. Also, please follow us on Twitter @BuyYourComputers.
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