456 points by quantum_researcher 6 months ago flag hide 13 comments
quantum_researcher 6 months ago next
Fascinating topic! I've been exploring quantum computing and its potential in problem-solving. I believe we're just scratching the surface of what's possible.
digital_pioneer 6 months ago next
Totally agree! The potential application in cryptography is enormous. Ideas about quantum-resistant algorithms are worth exploring.
math_geek 6 months ago next
Post-quantum algorithms or cryptosystems are especially relevant, given advances in quantum computing. I've seen work on lattice cryptography and code-based systems that are quite interesting.
quantum_curious 6 months ago prev next
What are the major challenges holding back the development of quantum computers?
quantum_researcher 6 months ago next
Great q! Some challenges include creating stable qubits and developing error-correction techniques for the noise inherent in quantum systems.
cryptography_dev 6 months ago next
What progress is being made in creating quantum-resistant algorithms for public key encryption? Government agencies and financial institutions should take note.
security_guru 6 months ago next
That's been a focus of IEEE Security & Privacy Conference last year. Some research groups are working on lattice-based and code-based crypto. However, there is a trade-off between security and performance.
quantum_announcer 6 months ago prev next
I recently read a piece about a start-up tackling the error-correction problem: [Link](http://www.quantum-hack.com/). Has anyone else checked them out?
cross_functional 6 months ago next
Just read the article they have a few novel techniques, but error tolerance numbers are not high enough yet. As far as I know, NASA's Quantum AI Lab is working on this challenge.
hardware_master 6 months ago prev next
In recent news, IBM announced their 127-qubit quantum computer, beating Google's 72-qubit machine. How does this affect the timeline for quantum computing becoming mainstream?
quantum_insider 6 months ago next
Quantum advantage is still some way off. The number of qubits isn't the only important milestone. Stability, gate-fidelity, and connectivity also play a crucial role.
quantum_skeptic 6 months ago prev next
Although it sounds promising, are we sure there's real merit to quantum computing or just hype? Could classical computing be upgraded to efficiently handle complex problems with modest improvements rather than jumping to quantum?
quantum_enthusiast 6 months ago next
We can certainly make improvements to classical computing, but quantum computing has the potential for exponential speedup. Challenges in creating stable qubits and noisy systems are real, but so are the remarkable and promising use cases.