IBM Aims to Launch Large-Scale Quantum Computer by 2029
IBM is set to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer named Starling by 2028, with plans for cloud accessibility by 2029.
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Overview
- IBM plans to develop the Starling quantum computer, a large-scale fault-tolerant system, by 2028 in Poughkeepsie, New York.
- The Starling quantum computer will execute 100 million error-free operations on 200 logical qubits consecutively.
- This initiative represents IBM's commitment to advancing quantum computing technology.
- By 2029, IBM intends to provide cloud access to the Starling quantum computer for users.
- The project aims to enhance computational capabilities significantly, marking a milestone in quantum technology.
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Analysis
Outline IBM's ambitious plans for a large-scale, error-corrected quantum computer by 2029.
IBM plans to build the first large-scale, fault-tolerant, error-corrected quantum computer by 2028 or 2029.
Starling is expected to perform 100 million error-free logical operations on 200 qubits consecutively.
The proposed machine, Starling, will be housed in a new data center in Poughkeepsie, New York, consisting of a network of modules with chips.
IBM aims to provide cloud-based access to computers for users by 2029.
IBM is committing to a detailed description of the intermediate steps to Starling.
Articles (4)
"…IBM's new quantum computing system, Starling, is set to revolutionize the field by enabling error-resistant calculations and showcasing significant advancements in quantum hardware design."
ARS Technica·21d·"…IBM unveiled its path to build the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer, setting the stage for practical and scalable quantum computing."
VentureBeat·21d·"…IBM claims Starling will be a leap forward in quantum computing."
MIT Technology Review·21d·"…IBM announced detailed plans today to build an error-corrected quantum computer with significantly more computational capability than existing machines by 2028."
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