Title: Quantum Simulators with Over 50 Qubits Achieved by NIST and Harvard/MIT Teams
Two independent research teams have developed quantum simulators using more than 50 interacting atoms, significantly advancing the field of quantum simulation. The Joint Quantum Institute (JQI), a collaboration between the University of Maryland and NIST, used 53 ytterbium ions trapped by gold-coated electrodes. Meanwhile, a team from Harvard and MIT employed 51 uncharged rubidium atoms confined by laser beams.
These quantum simulators are capable of exploring complex quantum phenomena that are beyond the reach of even the most powerful modern supercomputers. The ability to scale up to over 50 qubits opens up new possibilities for studying magnetic quantum matter and other complex systems. The researchers suggest that further increases in the number of qubits can be achieved by incorporating additional atoms into the system.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2017/11/quantum-simulators-wield-control-over-more-50-qubits
Keywords: qubits, quantum simulators, magnetic quantum matter, ytterbium ions, rubidium atoms
