Google develops quantum algorithm with real-world applications

Google has developed "Quantum Echoes," the first quantum algorithm with verifiable advantage over classical computers, potentially solving problems beyond supercomputer capabilities. This breakthrough, published in Nature, utilizes Google's Willow chip and can perform calculations 13,000 times faster, with results verifiable by other quantum computers. The algorithm has potential real-world applications in drug discovery, battery design, and fusion energy, with practical uses expected within five years.