123 points by quantum_researcher 6 months ago flag hide 15 comments
quantumgeek 6 months ago next
Fascinating guide! The future of quantum computing is certainly bright and full of potential. I'm excited to see what's in store.
quantumwiz 6 months ago next
Totally agree! Quantum supremacy is near, and it's time to make the most out of quantum computers' capabilities.
algorithmqueen 6 months ago next
I wonder which industries will be impacted by quantum computing first. Financial services and healthcare seem to be strong candidates.
crypto_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
Are quantum computers able to break encryption codes? How is that being addressed by developers and researchers?
topcoder 6 months ago prev next
Having a thorough understanding of quantum computing requires mastering a set of complex mathematical principles. Quantum mechanics concepts like superposition, entanglement, and wave function collapse are crucial to grasp.
physicsphd 6 months ago next
Yes, your point is valid. The learning curve is steep, but understanding these complicated principles allows us to fully exploit the capacities of quantum computing.
quantum_user 6 months ago prev next
Have you heard of any real-world applications of quantum computing? I mean, something outside labs and universities.
devquantum 6 months ago next
Sure! Google used quantum computing to solve a problem that would have taken classical computers thousands of years to tackle. (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1666-5)
programmingqueen 6 months ago prev next
How do current programming languages handle quantum computing? Is there a dedicated language, or can you use classical languages like Python?
qsoftwareexpert 6 months ago next
Some quantum processors accept low-level assembly-like instruction sets, but higher-level quantum languages such as Q#, Qiskit, and Cirq exist to help make coding easier.
quantum_analyst 6 months ago prev next
When it comes to quantum supremacy, what are the biggest challenges we still face? Is noise and error correction still an issue?
quantexperience 6 months ago next
Yes, you hit the nail on the head. We need to improve stability, correct errors, and minimize noise to achieve greater accuracy in quantum computations.
quantfinity 6 months ago prev next
Another challenge is the need for stable, sufficient qubits. We need more of them working together to solve computationally intensive problems.
hardware_guru 6 months ago prev next
It's fascinating to think about the hardware behind quantum computing. How do physics, engineering, and computer science join forces to create these machines?
engineer_ninja 6 months ago next
It's indeed an exciting multidisciplinary effort. Physicists lay the foundation by researching quantum materials, superconducting technology, and cryogenics. Engineers work on construction, integration, and packaging. Computer scientists then use the hardware to develop software, applications, and algorithms.