Quantum computing

[ChrisQP09]

Let the discussion begin!

Hello quantum world! Google publishes landmark quantum supremacy claim

The company says that its quantum computer is the first to perform a calculation that would be practically impossible for a classical machine.

www.nature.com

 

[safrane]

So will this make searching for cat videos a bit quicker?

 

[ChrisQP09]

So will this make searching for cat videos a bit quicker?

I can certainly see the promise for computing big data like genomic information which may lead to breakthroughs faster.

 

[Wanderer]

These type of computers are switched off and switched on at the same time.

 

[slay]

A quantum computer could complete a task in 200 seconds that takes a conventional computer 10,000 years. So in theory, a hacker who could get hold of one could take control of the whole bitcoin ledger.

 

[Wanderer]

I can turn my mind to most things but to quantum mechanics I can only react with 'eh?'

 

[D Walker]

I can turn my mind to most things but to quantum mechanics I can only react with 'eh?'

For a thick lad I’ve done a couple of OU courses in QM and Physical Particle Theory.

 

[Wattie]

I can turn my mind to most things but to quantum mechanics I can only react with 'eh?'

might help

 

[CatmanV2]

A quantum computer could complete a task in 200 seconds that takes a conventional computer 10,000 years. So in theory, a hacker who could get hold of one could take control of the whole bitcoin ledger.

Two questions:

1. Why bother when basic security seems so lax
2. Who will actually care....

C

 

[2b1ask1]

IBM have debunked the claims of Google, the test was very specific, not detracting from the huge leap forward, could even be described as quantum!

 

[Ebenezer]

I thought a quantum was a very small thing....! Sort of step from one energy level to the next...
Eb

 

[midlifecrisis]

These type of computers are switched off and switched on at the same time.

Well that's our IT department out of a job....

 

[Wanderer]

Anyone seen the film ‘Primer’?

 

[zagatoes30]

Well that's our IT department out of a job....

Ours struggle to spell IT they would have no chance with Quantum

 

[midlifecrisis]

Ours struggle to spell IT they would have no chance with Quantum

Kwantumm... Easy

 

[Wattie]

A quantum computer could complete a task in 200 seconds that takes a conventional computer 10,000 years.

I’ve applied the same process to sex for many, many years.
I complete the procedure in under around 15 seconds.....most normal humans take around 20 minutes I’m led to believe.
Lazy, get on with it.

 

[CatmanV2]

Anyone seen the film ‘Primer’?

Yep. Cracking stuff

C

 

[D Walker]

I thought a quantum was a very small thing....! Sort of step from one energy level to the next...
Eb

Quarks & gluons.....init

 

[mikem]

Quantum mechanics.
Can they service Maseratis?