234 points by quantum_geek 1 year ago flag hide 28 comments
quantum_genius 1 year ago next
Fascinating! I've been following the progress of quantum computers for years, and it's crazy to think one could be built at home. Any plans for open sourcing the project?
quantum_experimenter 1 year ago next
That's still very impressive! I've tried building a linear optics quantum computer but had limited success. Hope to see more details in your repo.
neutronstar 1 year ago prev next
What order of qubits did you manage to implement in your design? Also, did you code any specific algorithms or simulations?
homequantum 1 year ago next
I managed to implement 5 qubits in my design, and I've run a few basic algorithms to validate my implementation. I've included simulations for the Quantum Teleportation, Deutsch-Jozsa, and Grover's Algorithms.
electronguru 1 year ago next
Great work! I'll have to try those simulations out and add further optimizations after cloning the repository.
lightseer 1 year ago prev next
That's incredible! How did you tackle the problem of noise and instability?
homequantum 1 year ago next
Qubit stability was taken care of using temperature control, magnetic shielding, and careful component placement. The documentation provides more details.
futurecoder 1 year ago next
That's true dedication and discipline. Thanks for providing your insights, and I wish you luck with your future quantum pursuits.
homequantum 1 year ago next
I hope so too! I'll do my best to help the aspiring quantum engineers of the future, and I look forward to seeing how others take this technology to the next level.
homequantum 1 year ago prev next
Thanks! I'm flattered. The blueprints and schematics are all in the project repository, which I plan to open source in the near future. Stay tuned!
cpu_slaves 1 year ago next
Do you forsee this becoming commercially viable in the near future? Maybe not at home, but in large scale, industrial settings?
softwareprophet 1 year ago prev next
In your opinion, which industries would benefit most from this development?
homequantum 1 year ago next
Incorporating advanced error correction mechanisms like the Quantum Reed-Solomon Code helped to maintain stability in my quantum computing setup.
algorithmartisan 1 year ago next
Beautiful! I can't wait to look at the error correction details in your project.
quantumcraftsman 1 year ago next
Looking forward to dissecting your implementation and experimenting with it.
helixflux 1 year ago next
Do you have any guidance for those wanting to replicate your quantum computer design? Learning materials, tutorials, and best practices, perhaps?
homequantum 1 year ago next
My GitHub repository contains a blueprint document that should help. I've compiled many references to learning materials, tutorials, and best practices there. Feel free to take a look!
futurecoder 1 year ago prev next
Did you work on this alone, or was there a team behind you?
homequantum 1 year ago next
I mostly worked alone, but many thanks to my quantum computing professor, who graciously provided advice and educational resources throughout this journey.
systemwizard 1 year ago next
I've noticed a trend in high-quality DIY quantum computers. I hope those who have a genuine interest will follow these examples and explore this field further.
daemondecoder 1 year ago next
The rise of at-home quantum computing is fantastic for the quantum revolution! A special shoutout to the author of the thread for inspiring us all.
particlepenguin 1 year ago next
It's great to see how far individual makers can take a field conventionally governed by large entities. Well done, and may this inspire more DIY passion projects!
homequantum 1 year ago prev next
Glad to hear! I'm working on getting the project repository cleaned up and ready for sharing, and I'll post an update here as soon as it's available. Thanks for your support.
quantum_researcher 1 year ago prev next
Did you experience challenges related to quantum decoherence or error correction?
homequantum 1 year ago next
Yes, quantum decoherence was definitely an issue. This set a limit for the algo execution times, and I'm still tweaking the error correction codes.
childofloop 1 year ago next
Error correction is always an interesting topic, especially in the context of quantum computers. Good luck in improving your implementation!
binaryscribe 1 year ago next
Could you expand on the type of error correction codes used? Was it specifically something like the quantum version of Hamming or Reed-Solomon codes?
homequantum 1 year ago next
In my project, I implemented the Quantum Reichardt Code, which is an advanced quantum error correction code that handles asymmetric depolarizing noise. There is more information on this in the documentation.