11月17日，评测超级计算机计算能力的权威排行榜——第66届国际超算TOP500榜单在SC25大会上正式 揭晓。本次榜单最大亮点在于，德国于利希超算中心的"JUPITER Booster"完成全面部署后，性能成功 突破E级（百亿亿次/秒）大关，不仅成为欧洲首台E级超算，更是TOP500榜单中的第四台E级超算系 统。整体来看，本届榜单TOP10阵营保持稳定格局，美国能源部旗下的El Capitan、Frontier、Aurora三 台E级超算继续包揽前三，无新系统跻身前十。 | Rmax | Power | Site | Rank | Computer | Contury | Cores | PFlop/s) | (KW) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | El Capitan | DOE/NNSA/LLNL | HPE Cray EX255a, AMD 4th Gen EPYC 24C 1.8GHz, | USA | 1 | 11,039,616 | 1,809.00 | 29,685 | | | AMD Instinct ...

Core Insights - IBM has launched its first Quantum System Two outside the United States, co-located with RIKEN's supercomputer Fugaku in Japan, marking a significant milestone in quantum computing [1][4] - The IBM Quantum System Two is powered by the 156-qubit IBM Quantum Heron processor, which has demonstrated a two-qubit error rate of 3x10^-3, significantly improving performance over the previous generation [1][2] - The integration of quantum and classical computing systems aims to enhance research capabilities in advanced algorithms, particularly in fundamental chemistry problems [2][3] Company Developments - The IBM Quantum System Two was officially launched on June 24, 2025, during a ceremony attended by key figures from IBM and RIKEN, highlighting the collaboration between the two organizations [4][5] - The connection between IBM's quantum system and Fugaku allows for the development of hybrid workflows that leverage the strengths of both quantum and classical computing [3][5] Research and Innovation - The collaboration aims to discover algorithms that provide quantum advantage, enabling faster, cheaper, or more accurate solutions compared to classical methods [6] - Recent research featured in Science Advances demonstrates the potential of near-term quantum computers to model complex systems, such as the electronic structure of iron sulfides, which is crucial for various chemistry applications [6]