345 points by quantumguru 1 year ago flag hide 7 comments
quantumgeek 1 year ago next
Fascinating article on the state of quantum computing! I appreciated the thorough examination of different types of quantum computers and the comparison between them.
classicalcp 1 year ago next
Great to hear that you found the article informative! Classical computers still dominate in some areas, so it's essential to understand where quantum computing excels and where it falls short. Really looking forward to seeing the progress in quantum error correction, that would be a game changer!
qsoft 1 year ago prev next
Indeed, I recently read that the field has seen an increase in funding and interest from major tech companies. We'll soon experience breakthroughs improving qubits and building fault-tolerant systems. But, do you think quantum computing will reach its full potential in the next decade?
quantumastronaut 1 year ago next
I believe that quantum computers will enable new applications for AI and cybersecurity if there is substantial investment and research. However, realizing full potential is a multi-decade endeavor.
turingbyte 1 year ago prev next
Anyone working on practical applications for quantum computing today? For example, optimization problems and simulating quantum physics.
quantumcode 1 year ago next
Absolutely, D-Wave has been working on quantum computing applications since 2000. They have found its sweet spot for limited optimization use-cases, like finding the ground state of specific spin glasses, within a reasonable time frame.
qprog 1 year ago prev next
For those new to the topic, Microsoft's Q# language and programming model address practical quantum applications with a more approachable learning curve.