Technology: Amazon Web Services brings quantum computing to the cloud - - PressFrom - US
RU BR AU FR DE UK CA US
  •   
  •   
  •   

Technology Amazon Web Services brings quantum computing to the cloud

23:05  02 december  2019
23:05  02 december  2019 Source:   cnet.com

IBM questions Google quantum computing claims

IBM questions Google quantum computing claims IBM has publicly called out Google's claim that it reached quantum supremacy.Quantum supremacy is a concept which was originally put forth by Caltech professor John Preskill and in order to reach it, a company would need to demonstrate that a quantum computer could do something that today's classical computers cannot.

Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) has announced three quantum computing services that'll bring the super supercomputer within everyday reach, as Quantum computing , which can simultaneously evaluate multiple possibilities, will likely be used for physics and chemistry simulations that aren't

AWS IoT CoreConnect devices to the cloud . AWS IoT Device DefenderSecurity management for EnterpriseAmazon Web Services delivers a mature set of services specifically designed for the This is the first production-ready quantum computer . You can use it to solve certain types of math and

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced three quantum computing services that'll bring the super supercomputer within everyday reach, as reported earlier Monday by CNET sister site ZDNet. Unveiled during its annual AWS re:Invent conference, the tech giant announced Amazon Braket, the AWS Center for Quantum Computing and the new Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab.

AWS wants to bring quantum computing into the cloud. NTT Research© Provided by CBS Interactive Inc. AWS wants to bring quantum computing into the cloud. NTT Research

AWS noted in an announcement Monday morning that it had previously joked 10 years ago about launching the Quantum Compute Cloud -- but now it's becoming a reality.

Google touts quantum computing milestone

Google touts quantum computing milestone SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google said it has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing research, saying an experimental quantum processor has completed a calculation in just a few minutes that would take a traditional supercomputer thousands of years. The findings, published Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature, show that "quantum speedup is achievable in a real-world system and is not precluded by any hidden physical laws," the researchersThe findings, published Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature, show that "quantum speedup is achievable in a real-world system and is not precluded by any hidden physical laws," the researchers wrote.

Amazon Web Services has, for the first time, hinted at its interest in offering quantum computing to customers. The indication was given in a blog post praising the Quantum computing will “increase the speed at which our customers can process complex scientific data in the cloud , which will enable

The quantum computing service is called Braket, after a notation used in quantum physics, and also includes quantum programming and simulation tools. Amazon is not the first to launch a quantum cloud service either. IBM has offered access to its own quantum hardware over the internet since

The Amazon Braket service will allow developers, researchers and scientists to experiment with quantum computers from providers like D-Wave, IonQ and Rigetti. "You can build and test your circuits in a simulated environment and then run them on an actual quantum computer," AWS said.

Amazon Web Services brings quantum computing to the cloud © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
Quantum computing is the new super supercomputer

The AWS Center for Quantum Computing is a new research center at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The company is hoping researchers and scientists will use the center to make "scientific and technological breakthroughs", including the possibility of mass producing quantum computers.

Lastly, the Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab will give access to quantum experts from Amazon to AWS customers.

Google says it's achieved quantum supremacy

Google says it's achieved quantum supremacy Google is standing by its claim that it's achieved quantum supremacy -- marking a major milestone in computing research. The company first made the claim back in September, and while disputed by competitors, Google's research paper has now been published in the scientific journal Nature. Quantum supremacy is a big deal, because it encapsulates the ability of quantum computers to solve problems that current technology couldn't even begin toQuantum supremacy is a big deal, because it encapsulates the ability of quantum computers to solve problems that current technology couldn't even begin to attempt.

Click here to return to Amazon Web Services homepage. AWS hosts events, both online and in-person, bringing the cloud computing community together to connect A learning conference for the global cloud computing community. The event features keynotes, announcements, training and

Cloud -based quantum computing is the invocation of quantum emulators, simulators or processors through the cloud . Increasingly, cloud services are being looked on as the method for providing

Quantum computing, which can simultaneously evaluate multiple possibilities, will likely be used for physics and chemistry simulations that aren't possible with classical computers, which can't simulate complex chemicals. They could also create new drugs and solar panels, help develop artificial intelligence and self-driving cars, and even manage investment portfolios.

Besides D-Wave, IonQ and Rigetti, tech giants Microsoft, Google, IBM, Intel and Honeywell are also working on quantum computing. IBM and Rigetti already offer cloud access to their quantum computers, while Google plans the same within a year. With quantum computers expensive and difficult to build and run, it's unsurprising that more quantum via cloud services are being announced.

AWS wants to bring quantum computing into the cloud.© NTT Research

AWS wants to bring quantum computing into the cloud.

Take a look at Google's quantum computing technology

  • a kitchen with a building in the background: A Google quantum computer, shown here without its refrigeration housing, has multiple layers descending from top to bottom, each chilled to a colder temperature. The bottom layer, where the qubit-housing quantum computing chips reside, is only a fraction of a degree above absolute zero.
    1/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    A Google quantum computer, shown here without its refrigeration housing, has multiple layers descending from top to bottom, each chilled to a colder temperature. The bottom layer, where the qubit-housing quantum computing chips reside, is only a fraction of a degree above absolute zero.
  • a circuit board: Google's Sycamore processor features dozens of tiny communication lines to link to the outside world. The chip has 54 qubits, the fundamental unit for storing and processing data in a quantum computer.
    2/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google's Sycamore processor features dozens of tiny communication lines to link to the outside world. The chip has 54 qubits, the fundamental unit for storing and processing data in a quantum computer.
  • the inside of a building: This is the quantum computer powered by Google's 54-qubit Sycamore processor that ran an experiment Google used to demonstrate quantum supremacy. The large cylinder is used to keep the computer extremely cold so outside energy doesn't perturb the super-sensitive qubits.
    3/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    This is the quantum computer powered by Google's 54-qubit Sycamore processor that ran an experiment Google used to demonstrate quantum supremacy. The large cylinder is used to keep the computer extremely cold so outside energy doesn't perturb the super-sensitive qubits.
  • a close up of a computer: Quantum computing humor: a sticker on a researcher's MacBook touts superposition, one of the weird quantum physics phenomena responsible for quantum computing's abilities.
    4/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Quantum computing humor: a sticker on a researcher's MacBook touts superposition, one of the weird quantum physics phenomena responsible for quantum computing's abilities.
  • the inside of a building: Google's quantum computer uses 216 channels of coaxial cable to communicate with its qubits. Depending on the research under way, some may be unplugged.
    5/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google's quantum computer uses 216 channels of coaxial cable to communicate with its qubits. Depending on the research under way, some may be unplugged.
  • a stack of flyers on a table: Google quantum computer control lines stretched out for illustration purposes. The coaxial cables are extremely expensive, costing about $1,000 for each 2-foot segment.
    6/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google quantum computer control lines stretched out for illustration purposes. The coaxial cables are extremely expensive, costing about $1,000 for each 2-foot segment.
  • Google's quantum computer is fiendishly complex. Each line here transmits electromagnetic signals used to control computation and read data from the qubits that process the data.
    7/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google's quantum computer is fiendishly complex. Each line here transmits electromagnetic signals used to control computation and read data from the qubits that process the data.
  • a close up of a piece of paper: Google builds its Sycamore quantum computing chip out of two parts bonded together. At left is the controller interface to communicate with the outside world; at right is the chip element that houses the qubits that do the data processing. If you look closely, you can see the word
    8/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google builds its Sycamore quantum computing chip out of two parts bonded together. At left is the controller interface to communicate with the outside world; at right is the chip element that houses the qubits that do the data processing. If you look closely, you can see the word "Google" made of tiny iridium dots in between.
  • a close up of an engine: The top of Google's quantum computer features communication links and equipment to pump liquid helium coolant through the machine.
    9/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    The top of Google's quantum computer features communication links and equipment to pump liquid helium coolant through the machine.
  • a man standing in front of a computer: You can't buy most quantum computer components off the shelf, so Google designs and assembles them, including its Sycamore chip. Here, researcher Jimmy Chen shows how two separate chips -- one to house 54 qubits and the other to control them -- are bonded together.
    10/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    You can't buy most quantum computer components off the shelf, so Google designs and assembles them, including its Sycamore chip. Here, researcher Jimmy Chen shows how two separate chips -- one to house 54 qubits and the other to control them -- are bonded together.
  • a person posing for the camera: In a bit of physics humor, Google quantum computing researcher Marissa Giustina wears earrings that are a matched pair of the " role="presentation" src="/upload/images/real/2019/12/02/a-person-posing-for-the-camera-in-a-bit-of-physics-humor-google-quantum-computing-researcher-marissa_656493_.jpg?content=1" title="In a bit of physics humor, Google quantum computing researcher Marissa Giustina wears earrings that ... - Provided by CBS Interactive Inc." />
    11/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    In a bit of physics humor, Google quantum computing researcher Marissa Giustina wears earrings that are a matched pair of the "bra-ket" notation used in quantum physics: |>
  • a circuit board: Google hopes to miniaturize elements like this communication control board used to send signals to qubits. Miniaturization will be necessary as the number of qubits increases.
    12/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google hopes to miniaturize elements like this communication control board used to send signals to qubits. Miniaturization will be necessary as the number of qubits increases.
  • Google's Sycamore quantum computing chip has 54 qubits in a two-dimensional array. Running a program on the chip means changing the configuration of the qubits. This sculpture symbolizes the different states of the qubits with different layers as time passes.
    13/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google's Sycamore quantum computing chip has 54 qubits in a two-dimensional array. Running a program on the chip means changing the configuration of the qubits. This sculpture symbolizes the different states of the qubits with different layers as time passes.
  • a screenshot of a cell phone: Google expects to improve quantum computers dramatically by increasing the number of data-processing qubits and by reducing errors.
    14/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google expects to improve quantum computers dramatically by increasing the number of data-processing qubits and by reducing errors.
  • a circuit board: Special hardware is used to read the state of the qubits at the end of a quantum computing calculation.
    15/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Special hardware is used to read the state of the qubits at the end of a quantum computing calculation.
  • a close up of a computer: Communicating with a quantum computer's qubits involves sending very tightly controlled electrical pulses, visible here in the oscilliscope display above, down wires that link directly to the quantum computing processor.
    16/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Communicating with a quantum computer's qubits involves sending very tightly controlled electrical pulses, visible here in the oscilliscope display above, down wires that link directly to the quantum computing processor.
  • a computer monitor sitting on top of a table: A screen demonstrates the actual data-processing instructions sent to Google's quantum computer.
    17/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    A screen demonstrates the actual data-processing instructions sent to Google's quantum computer.
  • Google's quantum computing lab adorns the company logo with the |> notation used in quantum physics.
    18/18 SLIDES © Provided by CBS Interactive Inc.
    Google's quantum computing lab adorns the company logo with the |> notation used in quantum physics.

Explainer: Google hails 'quantum supremacy', but don't chuck out your PC just yet .
Explainer: Google hails 'quantum supremacy', but don't chuck out your PC just yetGiven the task of finding a pattern in a seemingly random series of numbers, Google's quantum computer produced an answer in 3 minutes and 20 seconds. It estimates that the Summit supercomputer https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/summit-supercomputer at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee would take 10,000 years to complete the task.

—   Share news in the SOC. Networks

Topical videos:

usr: 5

Baby Yoda art from The Mandalorian might make your heart explode

>

What Will the Pickup Truck World Think of the Tesla Cybertruck?

Tesla unveils the Cybertruck, an electric pickup that is 'literally bulletproof'

>

Elon Musk's Tesla Cybertruck drives snarky Lego response

TSA expects record-breaking 26.8 million Thanksgiving travelers

>

The Bond Trade That’s Gone From Zero to $88 Billion in Two Years

Billion-Dollar-a-Day Crypto Trader Finds Accolades Are Better Than Anonymity

>

Drones That Do the Work of 500 Farmers Are Transforming Palm Oil

This is interesting!
IBM questions Google quantum computing claims
Google touts quantum computing milestone
Google says it's achieved quantum supremacy