Xin Hua She·2025-10-23 07:39Core Insights - Google's quantum AI research team announced the first verifiable quantum advantage using their "Willow" chip and the newly developed "quantum echo" algorithm, achieving a speed 13,000 times faster than the best classical algorithm on the fastest supercomputer, Frontier [1] - The "quantum echo" algorithm's verifiability allows for confirmation of results on equivalent quantum computers, paving the way for scalable verification and practical quantum computing [1] - The breakthrough is seen as a significant step towards practical applications of quantum computing, with potential uses in fields such as medicine and materials science, laying the groundwork for real-world applications within the next five years [2] Research and Development - The research team collaborated with the University of California, Berkeley, to validate the principles of the "quantum echo" algorithm, which involves sending designed signals to quantum bits and precisely reversing the signal evolution to listen to the returning "echo" [1] - The unique aspect of the quantum echo is its amplification through quantum interference, enhancing measurement sensitivity [1] Industry Perspective - Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, emphasized the importance of this breakthrough for the practical application of quantum computing [2] - Some scientists express caution regarding the results, indicating that further validation is necessary before practical applications can be realized [3]