45 points by quantumcurious 11 months ago flag hide 19 comments
investor_hn 11 months ago next
Which industries do you think will be heavily disrupted by quantum computing?
quantum_researcher 11 months ago next
Cryptography, chemistry, materials research, machine learning and finance are some industries that might be heavily impacted by quantum computing in the long term.
quantum_researcher 11 months ago prev next
I've spent the last few years working on quantum algorithms for a major tech company. AMA about quantum computing!
learner_hn 11 months ago next
How close are we to having practical quantum computers? What are the main challenges?
quantum_researcher 11 months ago prev next
Great question! Although we have functional quantum computers, they're not quite practical yet. The main challenges involve error correction and scalability.
quantum_enthusiast 11 months ago prev next
I'm curious of the potential applications for businesses. Any specific examples?
quantum_researcher 11 months ago next
Yes, one promising area for businesses is in optimization problems, such as logistics network and financial modeling. Quantum computers may provide significant speedups compared to classical methods for these types of problems.
quantum_newbie 11 months ago prev next
Can someone recommend resources to learn about quantum computing? I have a math background but little experience in the field.
educator_hn 11 months ago next
There are many resources, but I'd recommend starting with 'Quantum Computing for the Very Curious' by Andy Matuschak and Michael Nielsen. It's interactive and offers an excellent introduction to the field.
resource_curator 11 months ago prev next
Also, don't forget the Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF) is a great hub to explore free resources and continue learning: <https://qosf.org/>
open_source_advocate 11 months ago prev next
Are there notable open-source quantum projects you could recommend? I'm a developer looking to explore this area.
quantum_dev 11 months ago next
Check out Project Q from MIT, Qiskit by IBM and Cirq by Google. They're well-maintained libraries, I've learned a lot using them!
community_manager 11 months ago prev next
Also, consider joining the Quantum Computing Stack Exchange to ask questions and collaborate with others: <https://quantumcomputing.stackexchange.com/>
quantum_curious 11 months ago prev next
What programming languages do you use for quantum computing?
quantum_researcher 11 months ago next
Great question! Popular languages include Q#, Qiskit, Cirq, and Quil. Most libraries have tutorials available to help you get started.
skeptical_developer 11 months ago prev next
Classical computers will still be useful for many tasks, right?
quantum_researcher 11 months ago next
Absolutely! Quantum computers are well-suited for specific types of tasks, while classical computers will remain the go-to solution for the vast majority of tasks we use them for today.
opti_physicist 11 months ago prev next
What progress has been made towards fault-tolerant quantum computers?
quantum_researcher 11 months ago next
There's active research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures. However, it's still a challenging problem, and there's significant work left before widespread fault-tolerant quantum computing will be a reality.