201 points by quantumguru 11 months ago flag hide 12 comments
johnk123 11 months ago next
Fascinating interview with Dr. Alagoz! I'm curious to hear more about the challenges of building practical quantum computers in the near future.
dralagoz 11 months ago next
Great question! The main challenges involve developing efficient error correction techniques and improving qubit coherence times. More research in topological qubits and superconducting circuits might provide the solution.
quantumnewbie 11 months ago next
Dr. Alagoz, can you recommend resources for beginners who want to learn about quantum computing? Books, tutorials, or courses are all appreciated.
dralagoz 11 months ago next
Certainly, quantumnewbie! Some of my recommended resources for beginners include the book 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information' by M. Nielsen and I.L. Chuang, the Quantum Open Science Text (QOST), and online platforms like Qiskit and Cirq for practicing quantum computing.
codewizard 11 months ago prev next
Can quantum computers help solve optimization problems like the traveling salesman problem more efficiently? Or are there still limitations to quantum computing?
dralagoz 11 months ago next
Yes, certain computational problems, like the traveling salesman problem, can be solved more efficiently using quantum computers with the help of quantum annealers. However, limitations like the number of variables, precision, and verifying solutions are still challenges researchers have to address.
quantumgirl13 11 months ago prev next
I'm working on building a small quantum computer using superconducting circuits. The noise and error rates are a challenge, so I'm curious how Dr. Alagoz plans to tackle these issues in practice.
dralagoz 11 months ago next
Noise and errors will always be present in quantum systems, so the goal is to design algorithms and error protection schemes that can tolerate this noise. The use of error correcting codes like the surface code is essential to reduce the errors effectively.
masterqubit 11 months ago prev next
Quantum supremacy is quite a controversial topic. Is this something that Dr. Alagoz and his lab are researching or interested in?
dralagoz 11 months ago next
Quantum supremacy is indeed an exciting topic. We are interested in developing applications of quantum computers that provide a significant advantage over classical computers. However, ultimately, it is the usefulness of quantum computers for solving practical problems that matter the most.
physicistq 11 months ago prev next
What are some of the most promising applications of quantum computing in the physical sciences? And how close do you think we are to having practical quantum computers to take advantage of these applications?
dralagoz 11 months ago next
Great question! Some promising applications in the physical sciences include simulating molecular structures and reactions for developing new drugs and materials, understanding correlated systems in condensed matter physics, and simulating quantum fields. We still need improvements in qubits and quantum error correction before practical quantum computers become a reality.