离量子世界更进一步！我国科研团队新进展

Core Viewpoint - A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully mastered the thermalization rhythm of quantum systems, bringing humanity closer to understanding and controlling the complex quantum world. The findings were published in the journal "Nature" on January 28 [1]. Group 1 - The concept of "thermalization" in quantum systems refers to the process of absorbing energy and losing information, which does not always proceed monotonically when influenced by external forces. Instead, it may remain in a temporarily stable state before becoming chaotic [1][2]. - The phenomenon of "prethermalization" can last for varying durations and is influenced by multiple factors, exceeding the predictive capabilities of classical computers [1][2]. - The research demonstrates that by altering the heating methods and rhythms, scientists can control the duration of the prethermalization platform, which is analogous to heating ice where the temperature remains stable during the melting process [2][3]. Group 2 - Experiments were conducted on a superconducting chip named "Zhuangzi 2.0," which contains 78 quantum bits. The team discovered the prethermalization platform and its controllable patterns, showcasing the unique advantages of quantum chips in simulating complex systems [3][5]. - The ability of quantum computers to predict complex evolutions, similar to the fictional AI "MOSS" in the movie "The Wandering Earth 2," highlights their potential in mastering rhythms that classical computers cannot calculate [5][6].