Microsoft and Quantinuum create 12 logical qubits
Microsoft and Quantinuum created 12 logical qubits with a low error rate, demonstrating their reliability in a hybrid chemistry simulation, and plan to expand their qubit-virtualization system for future advancements.
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Microsoft and Quantinuum have successfully created 12 logical qubits using Azure Quantum’s qubit-virtualization system applied to Quantinuum’s H2 trapped-ion quantum computer. This achievement marks a significant advancement in quantum computing, as the logical qubits demonstrated a circuit error rate of 0.0011, significantly better than the physical qubits' error rate. The teams also showcased the practical application of these qubits in a hybrid chemistry simulation, integrating quantum computing with AI and cloud high-performance computing (HPC) to estimate the ground state energy of a catalytic intermediate. This end-to-end workflow is the first of its kind, illustrating the potential of combining quantum, classical, and AI technologies to solve complex scientific problems. The logical qubits produced more accurate results than those derived from physical qubits, indicating their reliability. Microsoft plans to expand its qubit-virtualization system to various qubit architectures, aiming for approximately 100 logical qubits to achieve scientific quantum advantage. The Azure Quantum platform will continue to integrate these advancements, providing access to reliable quantum computing resources and fostering responsible development practices.
- Microsoft and Quantinuum created 12 logical qubits, improving quantum computing reliability.
- The logical qubits demonstrated a circuit error rate significantly lower than physical qubits.
- An end-to-end hybrid workflow was successfully used to solve a chemistry problem.
- The integration of quantum computing, AI, and HPC showcased the potential for scientific advancements.
- Microsoft aims to expand its qubit-virtualization system to various architectures for future developments.
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