IBM's Jerry Chow explains the next phase of quantum computing

Manufacturing

The manufacturing of quantum computing chips presents unique challenges distinct from classical semiconductors. Jerry Chow explains that while traditional semiconductors focus on increasing transistor density, quantum systems require innovations in packaging and materials to accommodate multiple qubits 1. IBM leverages its extensive semiconductor experience to address these challenges, such as developing multilayer wiring techniques to maintain qubit coherence 2.

We found the right materials, we found the right way of using our fabrication techniques to implement that type of multilayer wiring and still talk to these hundred qubits.

--- Jerry Chow

These advancements are crucial for scaling quantum systems to more qubits and achieving high performance.

   

System Design

Innovations in system design are essential for realizing the potential of quantum computing. Jerry Chow highlights the importance of keeping track of technological advancements across different fields, such as superconductors and cryogenics, to enhance quantum systems 3. IBM's integration of AI methods, like AI transpilation, optimizes the mapping of problems to quantum circuits, showcasing the synergy between AI and quantum computing 4.

Our teams actually used AI methods to find basically more optimal paths of that mapping.

--- Jerry Chow

These innovations not only improve quantum computing capabilities but also open new avenues for AI applications.