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"In general, the research work is still in progress. Compared with the previous generation of superconducting quantum computers, the island quantum computer has been able to achieve more types of programming. However, generally speaking, there are still some relatively simple programming, such as computing The complex procedure of high-temperature superconductivity is still not possible at present."

Xu You also felt a little regretful about Han Shubin's answer.

Of course, this was what Xu You expected.

After all, it will definitely not be so easy to apply quantum computer technology immediately.

If the island quantum computer can really solve the calculation problem of high-temperature superconducting materials.

With the continuous increase of superconducting critical temperature, human beings may really enter a new era of science and technology.

Research on projects such as controllable nuclear fusion will definitely be put on the agenda.

"Academician Han, is there anything else I can do about the island plan?"

Xu You knew that since Han Shubin came to Ji University to find him in person today, he must have important matters to discuss with him.

"This generation of island quantum computers is currently doing some optimization work, and there is no need to trouble you to participate. But regarding the new quantum computer technology in the future, we do need your help."

"Academician Han, please tell me."

"Professor Xu, do you know about topological quantum computers?"

Hearing Han Shubin's words, Xu You quickly collected relevant information in his brain.

In the past few years, Xu You has read a large number of books and documents. As long as it is not kept secret and cannot be searched on the market or the Internet, Xu You basically has a certain understanding.

"Academician Han, is it the legendary quantum computer that claims to be completely error-free?"

Han Shubin smiled and said:

"Yes, in the concept of a topological quantum computer, it is possible to bypass all sources of calculation errors. Of course, so far, this is only a concept, and its research is still at a very early stage. According to our According to the news, besides Huaxia, other countries are also developing topological quantum computer technology."

Hearing what Han Shubin said, Xu You can also guess which countries have already started research and development of related technologies.

"In addition to being almost error-free, topological quantum computers also have great potential in terms of computing power. If we successfully produce topological qubits, it is not impossible to even realize a million-bit quantum computer."

When hearing the number of "million qubits", Xu You felt a very strong sense of shock.

The island superconducting quantum computer developed by Huaxia just now has more than 1,000 qubits, which is already a very large number.

With such a high number of qubits, the speed of quantum computers is already unimaginable.

If the number of qubits can reach the terrifying level of millions.

It can really calculate all the problems it can calculate in an instant.

It should be known that with each increase in the number of qubits, the computing potential of a quantum computer increases exponentially.

At this time, Xu You couldn't wait to research new quantum computer technology.

"Academician Han, how can I help here?"

"Because your main research field is condensed matter physics. We hope you can study the topological quantum states in condensed matter physics and information processing issues. In addition, about the properties of Majorana fermions Research, if you have enough energy, you can also dabble in it."

Hearing the concept of "Majorana fermions", Xu You asked:

"Academician Han, the nature of Majorana fermions is the key to the success of topological quantum computers, right?"

"Yes. We are also studying related topics, but there are still many problems waiting for us to solve."

"Okay, Academician Han, I am willing to participate in the research of these topics, and my energy is still very sufficient."

Although Xu You is currently working on several projects.

But relatively speaking, these topics are not as significant as the previous high-temperature superconducting mechanism.

It can be a subject that can be completed within a few months.

The new topic direction provided by Han Shubin to Xu You is very meaningful and challenging.

Sometimes, it is more difficult to find a suitable subject direction.

In the following time, Han Shubin and Xu You had a detailed discussion on some key issues of these subjects and how the subjects were carried out.

The two projects this time are the key technologies of the "Sea Island No. 2" quantum computer, and they are also a national-level project.

Because of Xu You's current status, he doesn't need to make results and then report to Han Shubin like last time, but can directly apply for the project through the state.

And Han Shubin, as the person in charge of the "Sea Island Project", will also say hello to Xu You, making it easier for Xu You to apply for the project.

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In the days that followed, Xu You completed the project approval applications for these two topics closely related to topological quantum computers, and entered a new stage of scientific research work.

This is the most arduous stage of scientific research work in Xu You's history.

Although there is no need to stay up late every day like when I was at the Suzhou Satellite Launch Center.

But as the person in charge of these scientific research projects, Xu You still needs to devote his heart and soul to each scientific research project.

In addition to eating, sleeping, and necessary relaxation activities every day.

Xu You spent the rest of his time on scientific research.

Fortunately, Qiao Sen told Xu You that in the past few days, several graduate students would spare time to assist Xu You in various scientific research work.

This is indeed very good news for Xu You.

With Xu You and Lin Shi alone, it's still a bit incompetent.

Xu You can't do everything by himself, those relatively basic tasks can still be handed over to the students.

On this day, a very familiar figure appeared in Xu You's laboratory.

It's Yuan Dong.

After seeing Yuan Dong, Xu You subconsciously said:

"Senior Brother Yuan Dong, are you here?"

Hearing that Xu You still called him senior brother, Yuan Dong quickly waved his hands and said:

"Yaoshou! Professor Xu, I'm your student now, please don't call me that again."

Hearing what Yuan Dong said, Xu You came to his senses.

Indeed, now I am a professor of the condensed matter physics experimental group, and Yuan Dong has just become a doctor of the experimental group.

According to this relationship, he is indeed Yuan Dong's teacher.

However, after a habit of calling, it was difficult for Xu You to change it for a while.