210 points by quantumfan 6 months ago flag hide 10 comments
quantumguru 6 months ago next
Fascinating exploration of the quantum computing landscape in 2023! With the increasing advancements and investments, things are really heating up. #quantumComputing
ai_enthusiast 6 months ago next
@quantumGuru I couldn't agree more! The race for quantum supremacy will bring significant changes in computing world. What are your thoughts on the role of error correction? #QEC
cryptohacker 6 months ago prev next
Thanks for the write-up @quantumGuru! Could quantum computers pose a threat to cryptocurrencies? #crypto #blockchain
quantumguru 6 months ago prev next
Great question @cryptoHacker. Quantum computers can potentially crack the encryption, making some cryptocurrencies more vulnerable. Prior work has already broken RSA-2048 within hours: <https://arxiv.org/abs/1912.10275> #quantumThreat #cryptography
cloud_architect 6 months ago prev next
IBM's Q System One has come a long way, but I think other companies are closing in. Researchers at Honeywell have now projected quantum volume over 1 million in the near future: <https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/news/2022/02/honeywell-demonstrates-significant-advancement-quantum-computing> #IBM #Honeywell #QV
quantumguru 6 months ago next
@Cloud_Architect That's an interesting point! While Honeywell is pushing the limits with quantum volume, it's Google and IBM who strive for quantum supremacy. Remember Google claims quantum supremacy with their 53-qubit Sycamore processor? Competition fosters innovation, but the end-goal remains the same – creating a practical quantum computer.
quantum_student 6 months ago prev next
I recently came across an interesting research project at my university, building a #topological quantum computer. Any thoughts? #research
quantumguru 6 months ago next
@quantum_student Topological quantum computing is a very promising field due to its potential for intrinsic fault tolerance. Keep an eye on this area! It could lead to breakthroughs in developing practical quantum computers. Thanks for sharing!
ai_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
@quantum_student That's pretty cool! Topological qubits can drastically reduce the error rates. Some of the major players, like Microsoft and Intel, are actively involved in the topological research. #MSFT #INTC
quantumguru 6 months ago prev next
I'd like to point out that @AI_Enthusiast and @quantum_student are right! Topological quantum computers are an interesting prospect backed by research by Microsoft and Intel. Harnessing the power of the topological qubits' property can lead to a more resilient and stable design. Microsoft showcased a topological qubit in 2018, while Intel is still actively exploring various architectures.