Feb 19, 2025 · Today, we’re announcing rapid advancements on the path to useful quantum computing: Majorana 1: the world’s first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) powered by a …

This list contains quantum processors, also known as quantum processing units (QPUs). Some devices listed below have only been announced at press conferences so far, with no actual …

5 days ago · “Quantum echoes” rippling through Google’s quantum computer chip Willow could lead to advances in molecular chemistry and the physics of black holes

What is a QPU (quantum processing unit)? A quantum processing unit (QPU) is a type of state-of-the-art processing hardware that uses qubits (quantum bits) to solve complex problems by …

4 days ago · The Willow processor runs the first verifiable algorithm with real-world applications, marking shift from theory to practical quantum computing.

Jul 29, 2022 · A QPU, aka a quantum processor, is the brain of quantum computers that uses the behavior of particles like electrons or photons to calculate differently than traditional …

Dec 9, 2024 · Google has developed a new quantum chip called Willow, which significantly reduces errors as it scales up, a major breakthrough in quantum error correction.

Feb 20, 2025 · In a leap forward for quantum computing, a Microsoft team led by UC Santa Barbara physicists on Wednesday unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, the …

5 days ago · Designed to accelerate advances in medicine and other fields, the tech giant’s quantum algorithm runs 13,000 times as fast as software written for a traditional supercomputer.

May 2, 2025 · Learn about a quantum processing unit, including how it works, how it compares with other processors, and potential use cases and applications.