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10 Key Milestones in Quantum Computing That Are Changing the World

Peter Shor developed Shor’s Algorithm, proving that quantum computers could factor large numbers exponentially faster than classical computers, threatening modern encryption.

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First Quantum Algorithm (1994)

IBM launched the IBM Quantum Experience, making quantum computing accessible via the cloud for researchers and developers worldwide.

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First Public Quantum Computer (2016)

Google’s Sycamore processor (54 qubits) solved a problem in 200 seconds that would take a supercomputer 10,000 years, marking the first claim of quantum supremacy.

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Quantum Supremacy (2019)

D-Wave announced D-Wave One, the first quantum computer available for commercial use, though it used quantum annealing instead of universal quantum computing.

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First Commercial Quantum Computer (2007)

IBM introduced Condor, the world's first 1,121-qubit processor, pushing quantum computing closer to practical applications.

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Largest Quantum Processor (2023)

Scientists at Delft University achieved quantum teleportation across three nodes, an important step toward building a quantum internet.

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Quantum Internet Experiment (2020)

Google and Harvard researchers demonstrated how quantum computers could enhance artificial intelligence and machine learning models.

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Quantum Computing for AI (2022-2023)

IBM and Google made significant strides in reducing quantum errors, a key challenge in making quantum computing scalable and reliable.

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Quantum Error Correction Breakthrough (2024)

IBM successfully simulated beryllium hydride, the largest molecule ever modeled using a quantum computer, proving its potential for drug discovery and materials science.

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First Quantum Chemistry Simulation (2017)

The Jiuzhang quantum computer performed a task in 200 seconds that would take the world’s most powerful classical supercomputer 2.5 billion years, showing China’s rapid advancements in quantum research.

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China’s Quantum Leap (2020)

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