Google asserts its 'Quantum Echoes' algorithm, running on the Willow quantum chip, demonstrates a verifiable quantum advantage. The algorithm simulates molecular interactions 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers. This breakthrough holds promise for accelerating drug discovery by enabling accurate predictions of drug interactions at the molecular level.
The new algorithm's results are verifiable and repeatable on other quantum computers. This milestone marks a significant step towards real-world applications of quantum computing in materials science and AI training, particularly in data-scarce fields.
The Willow quantum chip, unveiled in December 2024, can handle complex calculations in minutes, a task that would take supercomputers septillions of years. Google views Willow as crucial in building practical quantum computers for drug discovery, fusion energy, and battery design.
