Google’s super computer achieves ‘quantum supremacy’

The video explains the differences between quantum and classical computing, highlighting Google's achievement in performing a computation in 200 seconds that would take a classical supercomputer 10,000 years. It introduces qubits, which can store 1 and 0 simultaneously, and explains concepts like superposition and entanglement. Google's Sycamore chip, a 54-qubit processor, is discussed, showcasing its ability to sample a million random strings in 3 minutes.

How long did it take Google's quantum processor to perform a target computation?

• 200 seconds

• 3 minutes

• 10,000 years

• 1 hour

What is the key difference between classical computers and quantum computers?

• Classical computers use qubits, while quantum computers use bits.

• Classical computers are faster than quantum computers.

• Classical computers can perform multiple calculations simultaneously, while quantum computers cannot.

• Classical computers use bits, while quantum computers use qubits.

What is the term used to describe a qubit's ability to store both 1 and 0 simultaneously?

• Entanglement

• Duality

• Superposition

• Quantum binding

How many qubits were operational in Google's Sycamore chip during the experiment?

• 54

• 52

• 53

• 50

What was the structure of the Sycamore chip?

• A circular arrangement of qubits

• A 3D cube of qubits

• A linear chain of qubits

• A 2D grid of qubits