The “quantum” processor introduced by Iran was ridiculed
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Many principles are in a relentless race when it comes to quantum processors. It is stated that thanks to these processors, revolutionary results can be achieved in scientific research. Currently the world’s most powerful quantum computer with 433 qubits US origin IBM Osprey. Another country that is strongly assertive in studies in this field is Iranian. Iran was the first to attend an event held last week. introduced the “quantum processor”. But the reality is quite different and ridiculous.
Iran introduces “quantum processor”
The device was launched last week at the Noshahr Imam Khomeini Sea University. “Quantum Processing” It was exhibited as “the first product of the quantum processing algorithm” during the event on the theme. Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic Army and former Commander of the Naval Forces, officially introduced the device at the event after speaking about the country’s advances in modern technologies. The promoted device A groundbreaking quantum processor capable of detecting surface ships was stated.
Sold on Amazon
The product, which was introduced after this promotion, became a subject of great discussion and ridicule on Iranian social media. Because the name of the brand and model (ZedBoard Zynq-7000 ARM/FPGA SoC Development Board) is clearly seen on the card, which was launched as a success of the army. What is more interesting is this product, USA based hardware and software company Digilent produced by and Sold for $600 on Amazon to be.
Of course, before buying, let’s point out that there is no quantum component such as a quantum circuit or processor in this device. This product is nothing more than a low-cost development board. On the other hand, we have seen such fake announcements before in Iran. For example, in April 2020, shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed to have developed a “breakthrough” superdevice that could detect people infected with the coronavirus within 100 meters.
