Chapter 550
Test Machine, Quantum Supremacy
2017 3 Month 21 Day.
The sun is shining and the spring breeze is warm.
Today may be an extremely ordinary day for others.
However, for everyone at the Luzhou Institute of Quantum Information, it is of extraordinary significance.
Everyone was feeling nervous but excited and expectant, without any of their previous calmness.
The reason for this is very simple.
That means the Bai Ze quantum computer is about to be officially put into operation.
No one expected the progress to be so fast.
Including Wang Donglai, he only realized his influence after the fact.
There are far more laboratories in China that research quantum computers than just the Luzhou Institute of Quantum Information.
This is also normal. After all, it is such a major scientific research project, so it is natural to prepare several more R&D institutions to be responsible for different directions and fields.
After handing over the project leadership to Wang Donglai, whether it was Pan Hong, Lu Yang, or Wang Hua, they all truly achieved this.
Even the research and development of the Zu Chongzhi quantum computer was suspended after Pan Hong personally persuaded him.
All the freed-up resources were invested in the Luzhou Institute of Quantum Information.
The reason why he can do this is also due to the reputation and character that Pan Hong has accumulated over the years.
At the same time, others also wanted to see whether the plan designed by Wang Donglai, whom Pan Hong mentioned as being so magical, was really that powerful.
They have already designed a quantum computer that can manipulate thirty superconducting quantum bits, but they are still not satisfied with the result and want to develop a quantum computer that can manipulate one hundred superconducting quantum bits in one go.
It is easy to imagine the shock this news would cause.
However, because of Pan Hong's endorsement and Wang Donglai's reputation.
However, many people were skeptical, and the news did not spread more widely.
now.
All the staff members looked extremely serious, their expressions full of anticipation.
During this period, they really tried their best.
It is precisely because of this attitude that we were able to complete the relevant work in such a short time and push the process to the experimental stage.
"Academician Wang, the equipment has completed self-inspection and meets the operating standards!"
Inside the main processor room of the superconducting quantum computer, Lu Yang reported the situation to Wang Donglai in a serious manner.
"Ah."
Wang Donglai nodded, still looking calm and indifferent.
"Academician Pan, I won't give you the initial instructions."
"Please bear with me for a while!"
Wang Donglai said to Pan Hong with a smile.
Pan Hong also showed a smile on his face, and waved his hand without any hesitation and said, "Academician Wang, you are too polite."
"Although the experiment has not started yet, I have a strong feeling that there should be no problems with our experiment this time. We are likely to make history!"
Pan Hong appeared very confident, even more confident than Wang Donglai.
Even Lu Yang, who was standing by, said, "Yes, we have all seen the design proposal. It is simply unimaginable that a quantum computer has such a design concept."
"If Academician Wang hadn't joined this project, I probably wouldn't have thought that quantum computers could be designed in this way."
"Although we scientific researchers should not be superstitious, I do believe in Academician Wang's ability from the bottom of my heart and think that our experiment this time will achieve ideal results."
Faced with the trust shown by the two, Wang Donglai nodded.
"Then let us witness history together!"
"Power on!"
Wang Donglai's expression suddenly became serious and he said these two words in a deep voice.
As Wang Donglai gave the order, everyone immediately began to act.
The testing of a quantum computer is not like a rocket launch.
At the command, you can immediately see the rocket engine start working, spewing flames and rushing straight into the sky.
Quantum computers are also computers.
Naturally, its experiment will not produce any external manifestations that can be used to judge whether the quantum computer is successful.
The system responded quickly and the picture gradually appeared on the main screen.
Seeing this scene, even though everyone had shown great trust before, they couldn't help but feel relieved at this moment.
If it can start normally, it's half the battle won.
The algorithms and operating system of the Bai Ze quantum computer were both created by Wang Donglai.
The original design ideas of Pan Hong and others were abandoned, and instead Wang Donglai's thoughts and ideas about quantum computers were incorporated.
It can be said that the Bai Ze quantum computer is almost entirely a product completed by Wang Donglai personally.
Wang Donglai did not deliberately conceal or create obstacles.
In my daily work, I also explain my ideas to everyone to help them understand and improve their relevant knowledge reserves.
The boot is successful and the system is running normally.
A good start had been made, and although the stone in everyone's heart had not completely fallen to the ground, it was no longer as heavy as before.
However, Wang Donglai, Pan Hong and others did not relax at all.
This is just the beginning.
The subsequent measurement data is the most important.
For example, the number of coupled quantum bits that can be deeply manipulated by the Bai Ze quantum computer is the most intuitive data and one of the most important data.
Another is the level of error correction technology.
After all, according to Wang Donglai's design plan, the Bai Ze quantum computer can control up to one hundred quantum bits, and the error correction technology has been improved to the level of one error in five hundred million times.
The next step is to verify the real data of Bai Ze quantum computer.
This world is materialistic. Once a design is made, it does not mean that it can be fully realized.
If the data tested by the Bai Ze quantum computer is similar to the design plan, then they can announce that this quantum computer has been successfully developed.
But if the gap is large, although it cannot be said to be a failure, it has exposed problems and needs to be found.
Is it that the design plan is falsely marked, or is there a problem with the manufacturing process?
Although the West has not yet released more advanced quantum computer data, the people who have been encouraged by Wang Donglai are no longer satisfied with their previous achievements.
In the minds of Pan Hong, Lu Yang and others, a score of at least fifty superconducting quantum bits must be achieved to be considered qualified.
"Professor Lu, let's get started. The sooner the test is done, the sooner everyone can feel at ease!"
Wang Donglai appeared extremely confident.
He had already conducted dozens of simulation experiments on this design plan through Wa, and it can be said that he has already figured out all the places where problems may arise.
Moreover, in the subsequent work, he also tracked some processes to ensure that there would be no deviations.
Wang Donglai's confidence also infected others. Lu Yang started working with great enthusiasm.
"Academician Wang, I can't wait any longer!"
After Lu Yang sighed, he started various testing work.
Other people in the laboratory were also at their respective posts, cooperating with Lu Yang's work.
Testing is tedious and takes time to complete.
Wang Donglai turned his head and said to Pan Hong: "Academician Pan, since the test has been launched, I will not stay here."
"Just let me know when the test results come out."
Wang Donglai did not mention what to do if problems arise.
And Pan Hong also understood the implication of Wang Donglai's words.
A trace of regret and reluctance appeared on his face, and he said, "Academician Wang, do you know what I want to do here?"
Wang Donglai shook his head and asked, "What?"
"I want to keep Academician Wang here. I really don't want Academician Wang to leave."
"It would be great if Academician Wang could stay here!"
Pan Hong's tone was filled with regret and pity.
"Haha, Academician Pan, thank you for the compliment."
"We are a brick in scientific research, and we will be moved wherever we are needed."
"These achievements are not all my own, but also due to the hard work of everyone."
"I believe that even without me, we will be able to make a breakthrough in this technology sooner or later. It's just a matter of time."
Pan Hong sometimes felt strange. Wang Donglai didn't look like a young genius at all.
He doesn't look like a student who came from a poor mountainous rural area.
He could always sense a strange kind of indifferent and calm mentality from Wang Donglai, as if no matter how big the matter was, it was nothing to him.
Whether dealing with people or facing various major events, Wang Donglai's performance is not at all what he should behave like in his position.
“Maybe, there are geniuses in this world!”
In the end, Pan Hong could only use this excuse to explain.
It was this kind of confident calmness and indifference displayed by Wang Donglai that made Pan Hong trust Wang Donglai even more.
"Academician Wang, the test results will probably be out in less than three days."
"When the test results come out, what plans and ideas does Academician Wang have?"
Pan Hong asked curiously.
“Academician Pan, if the test results are the same as the design, it means that we have overcome the limits of quantum computers and have become a world leader.”
"At that time, as long as we do not lose face for our country and stick to our bottom line, that will be enough."
"As for holding press conferences and accepting interviews, I'll leave it to you, Academician Pan. I won't participate in these."
"Academician Pan, you know I have other projects to work on."
Wang Donglai had already thought about this, and now he said it all without hesitation.
After hearing what Wang Donglai said, Pan Hong subconsciously wanted to refuse and then persuade Wang Donglai.
"Academician Pan, you don't need to persuade me, this matter is settled!"
Wang Donglai said in a decisive tone.
"I prefer to do research and other things. I am not good at press conferences and interviews. I will trouble Academician Pan to do it."
Looking at Wang Donglai's extremely serious expression, Pan Hong could tell that these were sincere words from his heart.
"Okay, leave these matters to me. The press conference will be held in Luzhou. After all, the research institute is here, and it is not easy to move it to other places."
"However, Academician Wang, you can rest assured that the honor that should be yours will definitely be yours!"
Pan Hong gave Wang Donglai an assurance with great firmness.
Wang Donglai nodded and said nothing more.
……
three days later.
Luzhou Institute of Quantum Information.
The huge conference room was filled with joy and everyone had a smile on their face.
Because the test results are out.
Although it has not been fully announced, judging from some fragmentary information, the test results this time should be quite good.
This is especially true when we know that the people who will attend this meeting include the president of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, as well as the chief steward of Luzhou and others.
2 p.m.
Several leaders appeared in the conference room.
Pan Hong had a beaming face, was in high spirits, had bright eyes and looked full of energy.
"Dear leaders, dear students, dear colleagues, I am very happy to stand here today..."
"The scientific research projects we are conducting are of great practical significance. Once realized, they will have a huge impact on the entire society."
"Quantum computers are 10^24 times faster than traditional computers. It takes a classical computer 300 years to decompose a 15-bit tree, but a quantum computer only takes one second."
"Traditional silicon-based chips have physical limits, but quantum bits achieve parallel computing through superposition states, breaking the linear growth limit of the von Neumann architecture."
"Quantum simulation can accurately simulate molecular dynamics and accelerate the development of new drugs..."
"Quantum radar can detect targets with a reflection cross-section of 0.01m for stealth fighters, and its anti-interference capability is increased by 100 times..."
“Quantum computers can simulate high-temperature superconducting materials, pushing the critical temperature from -196°C to -70°C…Simulating the waveform of gravitational waves from black hole mergers, the calculation accuracy is three orders of magnitude higher than that of classical methods…”
"The importance of quantum computers lies not only in their technological breakthroughs, but also in their ability to reconstruct the underlying logic of human problem-solving. From microscopic particle simulation to macroscopic civilization evolution, quantum computers have become the core engine for bridging the 'classical-quantum' gap. Their strategic value is comparable to that of nuclear energy and aerospace technology in the 20th century, or even more important!"
"These words were not said by me. Academician Wang said them when we were talking. I agreed with them and wrote them down."
"At that time, Academician Wang said that he wanted to design a quantum computer that could manipulate 100 superconducting quantum bits, which would be twelve times better than the quantum computer announced by the Bald Eagle Federation. At that time, I thought Academician Wang might be bragging."
"But later I realized that I underestimated Academician Wang."
"In just a few days, Academician Wang came up with a design for 30 qubits. I was very satisfied with it, but Academician Wang said it was not up to standard. Only then did I realize that Academician Wang was serious."
“So, the above conversation took place.”
“Quantum computers are more important than any of us thought.”
"Fortunately, we have a talented scientist like Academician Wang!"
"Now, I have good news to announce!"
Having said this, Pan Hong paused and glanced at everyone present.
"After experiments, we have successfully developed a quantum computer that can deeply manipulate a hundred superconducting quantum bits, successfully built the world's first quantum computing platform, and achieved quantum supremacy!"
When Pan Hong said this, everyone in the conference room became extremely excited.
The applause was thunderous and lasted for a long time. (End of this chapter)