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Russia surprises the world by launching its first 50-qubit quantum computer and promises to compete with giants such as the US and China

Written by Bruno Teles
Published 30/12/2024 ร s 18:40
Russia surprises the world by launching its first 50-qubit quantum computer and promises to compete with giants such as the US and China
Russiaโ€™s first 50-qubit quantum computer is a cutting-edge machine that uses rubidium atoms manipulated by lasers to process data with extreme precision. It is a major milestone in the technology race, placing Russia among the major players in quantum computing.

With an investment of 700 million euros and a strategic partnership with China, Russia reaches the historic milestone with its first 50-qubit quantum computer, using rubidium neutral atom technology and aiming for a future of 100 qubits.

A world where computers can solve problems in seconds that would take millions of years today? That is the goal of the quantum race. And now, Russia, with its first 50-qubit quantum computer, is showing that it is not just playing the game, but playing to win.

But what does this development mean and why is it so important? Letโ€™s explore how Russia positions itself in this competitive global scenario.

Global context: What is the quantum race?

The quantum race is the new dispute between global powers, such as the US, China and now Russia. Countries are investing billions in research to achieve more powerful quantum computers, capable of transforming areas such as cryptography, artificial intelligence and scientific research.

Despite having started late, Russia is showing its potential. In 2020, the government invested 700 million euros in quantum technologies and created the National Quantum Laboratory, bringing together scientists, universities and large companies. This investment has already begun to bear fruit.

The 50-qubit quantum computer milestone: What it means for Russia

This technology allows calculations to be performed that would be impossible for ordinary computers, opening doors to innovations in cryptography and artificial intelligence. With this advancement, Russia shows that it is ready to compete with powers such as the US and China in the quantum field.
This technology allows calculations to be performed that would be impossible for ordinary computers, opening doors to innovations in cryptography and artificial intelligence. With this advancement, Russia shows that it is ready to compete with powers such as the US and China in the quantum field.

Since 2020, Russia has been making steady progress. In 2023, it developed a 16-qubit computer. Just a year later, it reached the 50-qubit mark, exceeding its own expectations.

This progress is even more significant considering the use of rubidium neutral atom technology, which allows for greater precision and stability.

Think of qubits as delicate puzzle pieces. Russia uses neutral rubidium atoms, manipulated by lasers, to create these qubits. This technique reduces โ€œnoiseโ€ in the system, ensuring more precise results. Each atom is controlled individually, as if each piece were placed with tweezers.

Strategic partnerships: Russia and China united in innovation

In addition to the quantum computer, the partnership between Russia and China began in 2020 and has already brought remarkable results. One of the milestones was the use of the Micius satellite to transmit encrypted messages 3.800 km away, a feat that exceeded expectations.

This collaboration goes beyond technology. Russia and China are challenging U.S. leadership by demonstrating that innovation can come from different parts of the world. By combining resources and expertise, these nations are building a solid foundation for the quantum future.

Next Steps: The Future of Russian Quantum Technology

Russiaโ€™s goal is now clear: to reach 100 qubits soon. While modest compared to IBMโ€™s 1.121-qubit processor, these advances show Russiaโ€™s determination to keep growing.

Russia faces challenges such as a lack of funding compared to the US and China. However, its solid scientific base and strategic partnerships could be the differentiators that will take the country to new heights.

With the first 50-qubit quantum computer, Russia is not only entering the quantum race, but is proving that it can compete on equal terms. This breakthrough is a sign that the future is being written now.

The quantum world is constantly changing, and Russia has made it clear that it will not be left behind. The question remains: how far will they go?

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Sergio
Sergio
30/12/2024 23:39

There is no point in developing quantum technology and continuing to wage war. I think that war and technology should be antagonistic, and every time a country threatens to go to war, representatives, senators, and the highest-ranking politicians should remove the power of the politician who advocates war. Our technology would already be enough to be on Mars and to take tourist trips to the Moon. But I think that with the animals that we have in the governments of these countries, it becomes difficult for any pacifist leader to existโ€ฆ

Miron Parreira Veloso
Miron Parreira Veloso
In reply to  Sergio
31/12/2024 00:19

I don't understand when, wanting to defend the foxes (USA-Europe), they neglect to clean the beam. Seeing is the first step to honest and fair criticism. Just remember that the **** that is given to Chico is the same as that given to Francisco.

Heleno Freire
Heleno Freire
In reply to  Miron Parreira Veloso
31/12/2024 19:17

When they are reaching Chico, Francisco has already run and is far away!!

Dayverson Maiolino
Dayverson Maiolino
In reply to  Miron Parreira Veloso
31/12/2024 22:31

Foxes (Europe and USA) if it weren't for the foxes in 1948 you wouldn't have the freedom to write nonsense on the internet you ****

Swiss
Swiss
In reply to  Dayverson Maiolino
01/01/2025 09:57

The ones who defeated the Germans, or rather, who were decisive, were the Russians (USSR) and the weak saw the US take advantage. Everything was strategically calculated. The rest used the media and Hollywood to think they were the good guys, fooling you and many others. But if you want to know who they are, ask them about the differences between them and the Germans, the families from Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Vietnam, Cambodia, Cuba, Venezuela, Iraq, North Korea, Gaza, Ukraine, China, Syria, etc.

Luiz
Luiz
In reply to  Swiss
01/01/2025 10:58

The difference is that communism in China with Mao Tse alone killed 45 million of its people and Russia killed 60 million innocent people and the Americans fought for freedom. Russia sent its soldiers, 8,6 million of them, to die on the front or be shot by the regime, so your comparison lacks historical data and knowledge.

Antoi
Antoi
In reply to  Luiz
01/01/2025 18:43

The US chickened out and Russia defeated Hitler alone

Mauricio Kotvan
Mauricio Kotvan
In reply to  Luiz
02/01/2025 10:21

And how many people has capitalism killed, besides wars? Hunger has killed and kills millions of people every year on our planet due to the capitalism that you are so defending.

Gabriel
Gabriel
In reply to  Swiss
01/01/2025 16:26

Dude, I think you forgot that the US wasn't in the war at first.

The question is: why didn't Russia win earlier, however, only after the US entered?

Dodo
Dodo
In reply to  Gabriel
02/01/2025 02:50

But I tell you that the US entered the war when they felt that the Russians were already on their way to Berlin, and to avoid losing everything, they opened the 2nd front (West). Investigate better

Osorio
Osorio
In reply to  Gabriel
02/01/2025 05:52

Germany was already clearly being defeated, only those who feign dementia deny it, ... the USSR was already on its way to Berlin, riding towards Berlin, freeing Eastern Europe from the Nazi yoke.

Rummy
Rummy
In reply to  Miron Parreira Veloso
01/01/2025 09:15

Just to remind you that the USA wages war with the whole world and even by proxy that the idiots accept and no one says anything. There, I said it.

Swiss
Swiss
In reply to  Rummy
01/01/2025 10:00

We really have to talk about it, nowadays this is explicit, but there are alienated Hollywood fans who are led to see the opposite!

Thais
Thais
In reply to  Sergio
31/12/2024 02:32

Perfect placement, I hope that as they delve deeper into the mechanics, they can also learn from it and evolve spiritually or at least as thinking beings.

Marcelo Mazzi
Marcelo Mazzi
In reply to  Thais
31/12/2024 18:42

This is what we should wish to the exterminators of Palestinians! Israel and the USA!!!

Armando Josรฉ de Souza
Armando Josรฉ de Souza
In reply to  Sergio
31/12/2024 06:56

We cannot forget that pacifism brings delays, which is the case in our country.
Thinking that they are friends of all nations, around 2016, I watched an interview with a general who was asked why Brazil did not have a well-equipped armed force. I was surprised by the general's response and found it to be without strategy and without concern for Brazil's defense. According to him, Brazil has no enemies!
If there is this absolute certainty that there are no enemies, then we do not need armed forces and it is not just the general who thinks this way, legislators have the same thought for example: these people who claim to be patriots are worse.
We had some old people and other junk, for example: Josรฉ Serra, Aรฉcio, Fernando Henrique, Michel Temer and the young people are no different: the MBL, is similar to troublemakers and ****, but what noise.

Anselmo da Costa Andrade
Anselmo da Costa Andrade
In reply to  Armando Josรฉ de Souza
01/01/2025 09:46

External enemies, maybe yes and maybe not, but we have many internal ones: PCC, CV, incompetent politicians elected by a mass of alienated people!

Maurรญcio Peixoto
Maurรญcio Peixoto
In reply to  Sergio
31/12/2024 07:40

Serginho, have you ever heard of money and women? Well, where there is an abundance of that, there is ****. The arms industry is bigger than we imagine.

Francisco Henry
Francisco Henry
In reply to  Sergio
31/12/2024 07:41

Seek to learn about the historical reasons for the Ukraine-Russia war.

Heleno Freire
Heleno Freire
In reply to  Francisco Henry
31/12/2024 19:27

Anyone who reads about the Cold War knows that NATO and the US have always deceived Russia, never fulfilled agreements and gradually reached Russia's borders, and now they have
Ukraine and filled the pockets of Zelensky who is a true traitor to the Fatherland, Putin is absolutely right to defend himself

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Marcio
Marcio
In reply to  Sergio
31/12/2024 16:20

War has always existed since the beginning of cavemen and will always exist. It is in human nature and we cannot suppress this instinct.

Hilton Santos
Hilton Santos
In reply to  Sergio
01/01/2025 08:53

A war always advances technology, even if it is a holy war, hot, lukewarm or coldโ€ฆ

Swiss
Swiss
In reply to  Sergio
01/01/2025 09:48

Russia is not at war, it is defending itself from the country that uses its advantage to wage wars and kill innocent people, since the bombing of Hiroshima. Do you know what it is? The cancer of the world and a threat to the sovereignty of any country... The USA The empire in decline!

Joshua Alves
Joshua Alves
In reply to  Sergio
01/01/2025 13:24

Unfortunately, this fight is spiritual, human beings even want to live in peace and harmony, but there has been a war of evil since the foundation of the world and we still cannot explain its real reason.
โ€“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12

marleide
marleide
In reply to  Sergio
02/01/2025 06:25

As long as the United States has any country under its control, everything is fine, but if the country does not allow itself to be controlled, then a series of actions begin to remove the politician from power and put someone they like in power. This is the United States. Russia will never be dominated by foreigners. Go Russia.

Elson Elson
Elson Elson
31/12/2024 06:23

A country with an economy almost the size of Brazil and a population less than twice the size, making it a difficult territory to manage.

It does not depend on other GPS, many other technologies, etc.
It is a disgrace to Brazilian rulers and military personnel whose presidents salute the flag of another country, subservience and inferiority complex have limitsโ€ฆ

The myth for certain military men who claim to defend the country, It's embarrassing to see them think it's beautiful

Children of the myth put the American flag on their cap and parade in a Trump kiss and by the looks of it when running in 2022 when applying for Italian citizenship it really makes you wonder what kind of citizens outside of lip service who want to give the impression to the unwary or **** that they are at the service of Brazil
They are????

Sturmgewehrstgde
Sturmgewehrstgde
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 09:18

MAKE U HIM ****

Kidney
Kidney
In reply to  Sturmgewehrstgde
04/01/2025 17:54

Sturmgewehrstgde, our most excellent National Congress is being raided. Take advantage of the situation and contact 0, the senator. He can file a complaint with the STF, the same as the CN, but with his partner Nun*$ Marques, so that we can show how much the executive branch has been cutting us down. What do you think?

Sturmgewehrstgde
Sturmgewehrstgde
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 09:19

MAKE HIM A JACK.

Ronaldo Silva
Ronaldo Silva
In reply to  Sturmgewehrstgde
01/01/2025 07:36

When you have no arguments, come in with this Make the L joke lol

Ronaldo Silva
Ronaldo Silva
In reply to  Sturmgewehrstgde
01/01/2025 07:37

Wow, you won the ignorance comment, defend your point of view with arguments and not by being stupid.

Antonio Carlos Pereira
Antonio Carlos Pereira
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 09:24

Good morning. You made excellent observations about one half of the โ€œBrazilian rotten orangeโ€, in this case the โ€œrightโ€ half. And as for the โ€œother halfโ€, will you make any observations?

Marco
Marco
In reply to  Antonio Carlos Pereira
31/12/2024 16:17

The other half is what leads Brazil to gain worldwide respect and recognition, in the fight against hunger and poverty, social inclusion, etc. Have you forgotten that we still have this small problem to solve?

Sturmgewehrstgde
Sturmgewehrstgde
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 09:24

Every red parasite is a bad thing.

He thinks he's the best but in reality he's a poor guy.

Have you gotten your share of grass today???

Cido
Cido
In reply to  Sturmgewehrstgde
31/12/2024 10:38

What is your analysis of Trump's statement that he will no longer block TikTok, a communist app?

Ronaldo Silva
Ronaldo Silva
In reply to  Sturmgewehrstgde
01/01/2025 07:39

Right-wing defenders, when they lose arguments, resort to insults, which only shows their lack of intelligence.

Wureston Lysias
Wureston Lysias
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 11:03

And what has Lula done to change this? It's no use saying: travel with the gang! Bolsonaro was there for 4 years, the PT has been there for more than 20...get a grip, comrade...

Joao Prado
Joao Prado
In reply to  Wureston Lysias
31/12/2024 11:49

But unfortunately, those who govern and get in the way for external interests are the federal deputies and senators, if they can complicate things, why make things easier?

Paulo
Paulo
In reply to  Wureston Lysias
31/12/2024 13:00

**** spent 4 years misgoverning the nation, but he caused such great damage that it seems like he stayed there for 100 years... In addition to having placed Brazil in the 14th position in the world economy, killed 700 thousand people, he diverted billions to charlatan pastors... He put weapons in the hands of children... he offended his own daughter...

Paulo Henrique
Paulo Henrique
In reply to  Paulo
31/12/2024 13:10

Rejected by world leaders, he was unable to prove any fraud in the polls, he incited the destruction of the environment, he replaced 4 PF delegates, he encouraged the cattle to carry out a coup, he almost ended BB, each minister fought against his own portfolio.

Ashehsh
Ashehsh
In reply to  Paulo
31/12/2024 15:12

**** mental
Tu

Marco
Marco
In reply to  Paulo
31/12/2024 16:20

Brother, don't argue with ****! Nothing comes of it, except hatred, resentment, prejudice, that is, if the unfortunate person isn't a poor guy pretending to be right-wing.

Francisco Florencio Birth
Francisco Florencio Birth
In reply to  Wureston Lysias
31/12/2024 21:26

is the only one that seeks to alleviate human pain.
I went,

Lucas
Lucas
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 11:06

It's nice to "lick the balls" of dictators from Cuba, China, Venezuela, etc... These dictators still owe us BILLIONS... Do you understand VASSAL? ๐Ÿฆ‘๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ฉ๐Ÿซ

Theo Britto
Theo Britto
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 11:35

Elson is discussing the advancement of science and the inefficiency of Brazilian rulers, along with the military, who are functionally limited in power, and who claim to be patriots, but in reality love to have a European surname and flatter the Americans. Here comes the response from the Persistent Bolsominion Disorder: it's the PT's fault, Russia is communist. You need to see a psychiatrist urgently. Let's watch the latest news about quantum evolution and persistent Bolsominian psychosis.

Last edited 18 days ago by Theo Britto
Sebastian Milk
Sebastian Milk
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 13:26

Trying to maintain the level, focusing on analyzing the facts, the problems and the solutions.
I argue that you are right in asking that we should grow in this science, or rather in all science.
But for this to happen, economic means are needed, that is, we have to have money available to cover these investments. Let's see that we have to take action to make progress in science possible; it's not enough to just ask for it, we have to move forward.
Within the focus, let's see who has acted in a way that allows us to evolve in all sciences, Diego having the economic conditions to do so.
During the entire time that the PT was in government, you saw that the country's economic issues were very bad.
In the 4 years that Bolsonaro was in government, the country's accounts improved significantly and economic progress was seen.
The time that the government is in power the country is a waste and a waste with bad governance and dishonesty through corruption undermining the entire capacity of the country to progress.
We must emphasize that during the time that Bolsonaro was in power, the entire world faced serious problems that greatly affected the economy of all countries and Brazil was among the best in dealing with the crisis.
As for being on Donald Trump's side, it's better to be with him than with those with whom the PT leaders ally themselves.
The end summarizing my opinion:
I think we really have to improve our science, for that we have to take care of our money to make it possible to combat the main problem in the current country: those who love governance and the dishonesty of politicians, without that we certainly cannot evolve and in any sense, including scientific.
It should be noted that in my opinion, when we point out an error we have to at least suggest a solution, which is what I did.

Joshua
Joshua
In reply to  Sebastian Milk
01/01/2025 09:08

The economy was better during the 4 years of ****??? Since Brazil fell from 6th economy to become 13th??? And now it's bad??? In two years of reconstruction we have already reached the top 8th economy.
Bols*** was only good at fooling stupid people. ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

Kidney
Kidney
In reply to  Sebastian Milk
04/01/2025 17:42

When you say government and corruption, are you talking about the National Congress? The PF is raiding that den, isn't it?

Emerson
Emerson
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 13:30

The technology is awesome

Lucas
Lucas
In reply to  Elson Elson
31/12/2024 16:25

And there are Brazilians who call themselves patriotic and who ๐Ÿ’ฉ๐Ÿ’ฉwear our flag or use red flags, those of Cuba, Hamas, Palestine.
They are some **** who only say incoherent and **** things.

Bruno Teles

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