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Including several optical quantum computers that appeared before, although they did show a very high computing speed when performing specific tasks.

But apart from these specific tasks, there is no other application value.

Whether such a device can be defined as a "quantum computer" is still controversial.

"If it is an optical quantum computer, it is not surprising that it can have such a calculation speed. But they say that this quantum computer is programmable. To be honest, I don't believe it."

"Yes, because the interaction between photons and the environment is weak, it is difficult to find a way to effectively manipulate photons. We generally believe that photon systems do not have the potential to be made into a universal quantum computer. Photons cannot be quickly manipulated. qubits."

"This 'Analytic' can only be said to be an experimental product with no practical significance. This kind of experimental product cannot compete with us in quantum competition at all."

IBM researchers, their judgments are relatively objective.

According to previous thinking, this is indeed a quantum computer that is difficult to program.

It's just that they don't know how many unexpected achievements Xu You has made here, allowing this optical quantum computer to realize the programming of complex problems.

Trying to keep these thoughts in mind, they sent a message to the "Analysis" project team again.

"Congratulations, you have successfully released a quantum computer with powerful performance. Can the quantum race we agreed before start?"

They already knew in their hearts that the project team of "Suan Jing" would not dare to challenge.

According to their estimates, the quantum computer is just a test case.

An experimental product that can simply achieve high scores but cannot be applied.

Isn't it claimed that the speed is 300 times that of a vulture? If it's really that good, then accept the challenge.

...

On this day, Han Shubin came to Jijing University and found Xu You.

"What's the matter, Academician Han?"

"Professor Xu, IBM has invited us again to conduct a quantum competition."

After hearing the news, Xu You also felt helpless.

"Do they really want to compare with our quantum computer?" Xu You shook his head and smiled wryly.

Xu You knew very well that with the vulture's current performance, it was fundamentally not at the same level as arithmetic.

Although Vulture relies on its combination with supercomputers, it has improved its calculation speed and performance stability to a higher level, even surpassing the island.

But because of the problem of the route, it cannot be compared with the optical quantum computer which is good at calculation.

"It's probably because of AlphaGo's defeat last time. In front of the audience from all over the world, our island directly gave them two sons, and finally succeeded in defeating them."

"That's right, it's really embarrassing."

Speaking of it, Xu You didn't have any other ideas at the time, but just wanted to test the extreme performance of the island quantum computer.

Had I known they would react so strongly, I might have been a little more lenient at the time.

For example, let them have three sons, let them win a game and so on.

This time, since they took the initiative to ask for a fight again and again, Xu You had no reason to refuse.

"Okay, then promise them. How do you compare this time? Do you still use Go?"

Because the quantum computer is very large, it is very inconvenient to move it.

Most of the competition mode will still be held online.

As for the competitive game of Go, it is a very fair game that can test computing power.

"The specifics are not sure yet. We may need to formulate the rules together. Professor Xu, do you have any ideas?"

In fact, compared with the so-called "quantum race", Xu You is more concerned about the practical application value of quantum computers.

"Let them decide the rules, as long as they are fair. No matter what calculation problem is solved, I believe that our calculation will be the final winner."

Xu You has full confidence in "Analysis", so there is no need to participate in the formulation of the rules.

We have to see if they can come up with any interesting competition methods.

...

"What? They accepted our challenge, and... the rules are completely made by us?"

It never occurred to IBM that the "Suan Jing" project team not only did not reject IBM's challenge, but even gave up the right to formulate rules.

Such a move shows a very strong self-confidence.

It seems that "Sunjing" is inevitable for winning the quantum race.

"Could it be that their quantum computer is really as powerful as they say?"

"Is there a possibility that they just want to use the island to play? The algorithm structure of the island in Go is very delicate, and it is indeed possible to make up for the gap in the calculation speed of quantum computers."

In solving practical problems, calculation speed is not the only measurement factor, and algorithms are also a very important part.

And apart from Go, there is really no better way to compete.

"Is this the abacus... Then we will cooperate with Google. Google's artificial intelligence, coupled with our quantum computer, should still have the hope of defeating their island. If it doesn't work, Go will be used as the next step." Additional items are ready."

In the field of Go, IBM obviously does not have that much confidence.

It just so happens that IBM and Google have reached a strategic cooperation, and they can learn from each other's strengths to achieve stronger technical strength.

Google is very happy to accept this request from IBM.

Before, it was Google who was severely humiliated by Haidao in the field of artificial intelligence.

This time, they also want to win back their place in the field of artificial intelligence.

After discussions, IBM and Google determined the content of the quantum competition.

Includes weather forecasting, resource allocation, and competitive games.

Weather forecasting and resource allocation are Google's main research areas in the field of artificial intelligence, and they are also good at it.

In these fields, the previous island artificial intelligence has not been involved.

With these two technologies as a support, Vulture will win the final quantum competition even if it fails in the competitive game.

After sorting out the rules of the quantum competition, IBM sent the rules to the math project team.

"Weather forecasting, resource allocation, competitive games... are indeed good competitions."

After receiving the game rules, Xu You also recognized these rules.

The first two projects are both very meaningful fields for real life.

Fast weather forecasts are critical to the climate crisis, reducing loss of life and property.