Advancements in Quantum Computing keep coming

Compilation of odds & sods in the Quantum realm

The first 100-qubit computer has been built Its secret they changed the game by using lasers to cool it down to nearly absolute zero. Recall IBM's largest at this point is only 65-qubits.

The break through firm ColdQuanta, they are specialists in manipulating cold atoms (who knew they had such a thing?)  How does this approach vary from other Quantum leaders such as IBM & Google?  Well, their superconducting processors require placing qubits in huge dilution refrigerators, where temperatures are brought down to zero kelvin (-273.15C).  However, ColdQuanta's cold atoms approach goes another step further. Atoms are cooled down to the microkelvin level – that is, a thousand times colder than in the superconducting method. 

IBM is utilizing its Quantum offering to solve problems that normal computers find difficult. One such example is the Machine Learning (ML) space where large data sets make it easier to find patterns until all the classical computers see is noise. With Quantum computers they can see more relevant features

Google continues to refine its Quantum Computing with the ability to detect and correct error calculations. Error calculations are ordinary in the binary world and even harder in the Quantum realm. Recall Google's qubit count is 54

China could be pulling ahead in the Global Quantum race - currently they have a 53 qubit machine and a really close to a 113 qubit release.

Roadmap to keep your eyes on - 1,000 qubits (by IBM & ColdQuanta) within 3-years

Uranium Ditelluride (AKA UTe2) a superconductor which could bring much faster Quantum advancements. However, Superconductors only reveal their special characteristics below a certain temperature(s). Which fits the Quantum super cold requirements, UTe2 also tests well under extreme magnetism too

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange last week

Should you worry about Quantum Computers hacking your bank?  In short - not yet. In the future, you better ensure your bank is keeping up with technology advancements to protect your 0's and 1's.

Summary - new cooling techniques combined with new superconductors could bring us the Quantum age in this decade