Indianweb2 · Science · 2026-09-06
IBM has unveiled the Nighthawk r2, its fastest quantum processor to date
IBM has unveiled the Nighthawk r2, its fastest quantum processor to date. The processor is 25 times faster than the Heron fleet. With 120 programmable qubits and advanced couplers, it marks a major 2026 milestone in IBM’s quantum roadmap. The company's roadmap targets fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029.
Why it matters. Why it matters: IBM has unveiled the Nighthawk r2, its fastest quantum processor to date.
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