IONQ met their technical target of 29 algorithmic qubits (#AQ) seven months earlier than expected. IonQ Forte is their newest quantum system. IonQ Forte represents a 16x step up in power from the IonQ Aria system. IonQ’s qubits are trapped ionized ytterbium atoms, a silvery rare-earth metal. Each ytterbium atom is perfectly identical to every other ytterbium atom in the universe.
First Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
IonQ recognized revenue of $4.3 million for the first quarter, above the high end of the previously provided range, compared to $2.0 million in the prior year period. This reflects some activities for one of IonQ’s customer contracts taking place earlier than expected, shifting revenue dollars into the first quarter.
IonQ achieved $4.1 million in new bookings for the first quarter.
Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $525.5 million as of March 31, 2023.
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Meh.
Cute technology.
But: All about the ability to model on a specific system, even this older tech.
Now, this is the mounting crest wave of the Singularity (problem solving-wise):
https://www.nber.org/papers/w31326
Woah – A Real Business Case Model (on an Annealer)