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New Time Crystal Shatters Complexity Records
28 Jan
Summary
- A complex 2D time crystal was created using 144 superconducting qubits.
- This achievement advances quantum computing's role in scientific discovery.
- Researchers mapped the qubit system's 'phase diagram' for the first time.
Researchers have successfully created a time crystal of unprecedented complexity within a quantum computer. This newly developed crystal is two-dimensional and utilizes 144 superconducting qubits arranged in a honeycomb-like structure, significantly advancing beyond previous one-dimensional models.
The experiment involved controlling interactions between qubits, enabling the creation of a more intricate pattern of strengths than previously achieved. This allowed scientists to map the qubit system's "phase diagram," a crucial step in understanding its properties, analogous to mapping the states of water (liquid, solid, gas).
This achievement highlights the potential of quantum computers to assist in scientific discovery, particularly in areas like materials science. The complexity of the simulated model is beyond the capacity of conventional computers, necessitating a combined approach of approximate classical calculations and error-prone quantum simulations to gain deeper insights into quantum matter.
