By Web Desk 
Google has made a groundbreaking leap in quantum computing with the development of its new chip, Willow, which is a significant step towards creating large-scale, commercially viable quantum computers. Willow has demonstrated the ability to reduce quantum computing errors exponentially as the number of qubits increases, a challenge that has plagued the industry for years. This achievement in quantum error correction allows the chip to perform computations that would take classical supercomputers billions of years to complete in just under five minutes.
The breakthrough was tested on the “random circuit sampling” benchmark, where Willow managed to complete a task that would otherwise take a supercomputer 10 septillion yearsâfar exceeding the age of the universe.
This performance is thanks to improvements in quantum error correction, qubit reliability, and real-time error mitigation. The Willow chip consists of 105 qubits and is able to maintain coherence for a longer period, making it more stable than previous quantum processors.
Googleâs progress with Willow builds on its previous achievements with the Sycamore chip, which was able to perform a task in 2019 that would have taken a classical supercomputer thousands of years.
The next goal for Google is to move beyond just benchmarks and develop quantum computers capable of solving real-world problems in fields like medicine, AI, and energy. Although quantum computers are not yet practical for most applications, advancements like Willow bring us closer to a future where they could revolutionize many industriesâ