China, on Thursday introduced the first ever dual-core neutral atomic quantum computer, named “Hanyuan-2,” a major advancement in the realm of neutral atomic quantum computing technology, moving from the previous single-core phase to a dual-core collaborative approach.
The initiative is spearheaded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in partnership with Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology.
In comparison to Hanyuan-1, which is a 100-qubit neutral-atom quantum computing system, Hanyuan-2 boasts a 200-qubit dual-core architecture that allows for simultaneous computation and real-time error correction.
Furthermore, Hanyuan-2 presents major improvements over Hanyuan-1, increasing atomic manipulation precision from 90 percent to 99 percent and prolonging the stable survival time of atoms from 20 seconds to over 100 seconds.
Additionally, the system operates on less than seven kilowatts of power and negates the requirement for cryogenic cooling, thus facilitating reliable operation within standard laboratory settings.
The research and development team has also established a comprehensive end-to-end production capability, including the entire value chain from chip manufacturing, packaging, and testing to laser modulation and phase-noise suppression, enabling the domestic production of essential core components.
China introduces new DeepSeek AI model
The development comes after Chinese AI company DeepSeek introduced a preview version of its new AI model called V4, making China less dependent on foreign tech industries.
The model was designed to shift away from the heavy use of Nvidia hardware.
According to DeepSeek, the V4 Pro model performs better than most open-source AI models and is only behind Google’s Gemini-Pro-3.1. This step is considered an important step for China’s AI industry because Huawei’s Ascend chips are considered the strongest alternative to Nvidia processors.
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