China launches its first dual-core atomic quantum computer, controlling 200 atoms for computation.

ME News reports that on May 8 (UTC+8), according to monitoring by Beating, China has officially unveiled its first domestically developed dual-core atomic quantum computer, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in collaboration with Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the Wuhan Quantum Technology Institute. This quantum computer marks the first time the quantum processor has been upgraded from a “single-core” to a “dual-core” architecture, providing critical support for the autonomy of high-end computing power. Named “Hanyuan 2,” this supercomputer contains no traditional chips; instead, it performs computations using a sophisticated optical system to control 200 atoms. Technicians explain that these 200 atoms function like 200 superbrains, arranged in two arrays to form the dual-core architecture—one dedicated to computation and the other to real-time error correction, effectively doubling efficiency. Compared to “Hanyuan 1,” released two years ago, Hanyuan 2 has improved atomic operation accuracy from 90% to 99% and extended atomic stability from 20 seconds to over 100 seconds. Meanwhile, the entire system consumes less than 7 kilowatts of power and operates stably in a standard laboratory environment without requiring a cryogenic cooling system. (Source: BlockBeats)