- 2020: Honeywell introduces a quantum computer with a quantum volume of 64, becoming one of the most powerful quantum computers at the time based on this metric.
- 2021: IBM presents the Eagle quantum processor, which has 127 qubits, marking the largest number of qubits in a single quantum processor to date. China also makes headlines by demonstrating significant advancements in quantum computing with its own experimental setups.
- 2022: IBM unveils plans for a 433-qubit quantum processor named Osprey and sets the roadmap for a 1,121-qubit chip by 2023.
- 2023: Google announces progress toward developing error-corrected logical qubits, a key step in making quantum computing more reliable. Microsoft and Amazon also expand their quantum computing services on their respective cloud platforms, making quantum computing more accessible to developers worldwide.
- 2024: Quantum computing continues to gain momentum, with tech giants and startups competing to build more powerful quantum processors. Researchers have made strides in quantum error correction, but the challenge of building scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers remains.
- IBM, Google, and Intel are actively working towards creating practical quantum systems, with IBM pushing forward its Quantum System Two, a modular system aimed at making quantum technology more flexible and powerful.
- Governments, including in Australia, the US, China, and the EU, are investing heavily in quantum research, viewing it as a strategic area of technology.
