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Microsoft and Quantinuum have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in quantum error correction, pushing the boundaries of quantum computing beyond the noisy intermediate scale quantum (NISQ) era. Their collaboration combines Quantinuums ion-trap hardware with Microsofts innovative qubit-virtualization system, resulting in an impressive feat: over 14,000 error-free experiments.

In the realm of quantum computing, where even small environmental disturbances can disrupt results, error correction is crucial. The teams achievement not only ensures error-free operation but also allows for the detection and correction of errors without compromising logical qubits.

A key aspect of this milestone is the ability to perform active syndrome extraction, a process that identifies and fixes errors while preserving logical qubits a vital step towards reliable quantum computing. Dennis Tom and Krysta Svore of Microsoft highlight the importance of this achievement, considering it a fundamental milestone in quantum error correction.

As the quantum community works to replicate and build upon these results, the collaboration between Microsoft and Quantinuum establishes a new standard for the resilience and potential of quantum computing.

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