[Market Trend] Laying the Foundations for Quantum Computing | IBM Research
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π Is the Singularity Nigh?
In this captivating presentation, Sarah Sheldon, Quantum Theory and Capability Senior Manager at IBM Quantum, steps forward to introduce the groundbreaking work being carried out on utility-scale hardware by researchers at IBM and various institutions. We are now entering a new era of quantum computing, where noisy quantum devices are capable of generating accurate predictions for practical scientific problems. Sheldon discusses the original quantum utility paper results and subsequent research, while Sazant Anand, a PhD student at UC Berkeley and expert in tensor network simulations, shares his perspective.
The lecture delves into the accuracy of quantum computers, error correction techniques, the integration of quantum and classical computing, the complexity of quantum circuits, and the application of quantum computing to diverse scientific problems. Researchers also explore how quantum computing will play a role in the future of high-performance computing and its potential impact across various fields, including many-particle physics, material science, and high-energy physics. This exploration marks a significant step towards understanding the transformative potential of quantum computing in advancing scientific knowledge and solving complex problems.