Posted on 03/24/2022 9:27:14 AM PDT by blam
There’s a reason why Microsoft, Google, IBM, and governments across the globe keep making large investments in quantum computing; they expect it will revolutionize the world by addressing issues that today’s conventional computers can’t solve.
Every industry will be affected by quantum computing. They will alter the way business is done and the security systems in place which protect data, how we battle illnesses and create new materials, as well as how we tackle health and climate challenges.
As the race to build the first commercially functional quantum computer heats up, here we discuss a handful of the ways quantum computing will alter our world.
Online security
When quantum computers become widely used, there will be both good and terrible consequences for internet security. Our present data encryption methods will be rendered obsolete. Most internet security measures now rely on the fact that “cracking the code” takes an inordinate amount of time as computers crunch big numbers. Quantum computers, on the other hand, will be able to handle this information swiftly, leaving our computers, financial firms, and private information exposed. The good news is that great progress has been made in the development of quantum encryption technologies like quantum key distribution, an ultra-secure communication technique that uses a key to decrypt a message. If the communication is intercepted, no one can read it due to the unusual features of quantum physics.
Artificial intelligence
Quantum computing is well adapted to processing information, required to enhance machine learning. Quantum computers can evaluate massive amounts of data in order to give artificial intelligence robots the feedback they need to enhance performance. Quantum computers can interpret data far more effectively than ordinary computers, resulting in a shorter learning curve for artificial intelligence robots. Artificial intelligence devices driven by quantum computing insights, like humans, can learn through experience and self-correct. Quantum computers will let AI spread to many sectors and technology become much more sensible in a very short period of time.
Drug development
To create an effective drug, chemists must examine the interactions between atoms, proteins, and chemicals to determine whether medicines will improve certain circumstances or cure diseases. This is time and labour expenses due to the large number of combinations that should be examined. Because quantum computers can examine many molecules, proteins, and chemicals at the same time, they allow scientists to identify promising therapeutic possibilities more quickly. Furthermore, certain medications are being withdrawn from clinical trials despite the fact that they may be effective in a portion of the population. Quantum computing will allow a person’s DNA to be sequenced and processed considerably faster than current technologies, allowing for individualized medicine creation.
Traffic control
Quantum computers will be able to swiftly determine the ideal routes concurrently, allowing for more effective scheduling and reducing traffic congestion. Quantum computers are also useful for improving supply chains, fleet operations, air traffic control, and deliveries for pretty much the same reasons.
Improve weather predictions
Since quantum computers can examine all the data simultaneously, meteorologists will have a far better idea of adverse weather conditions, allowing them to warn people and ultimately save lives, pain, and money. We will also acquire a better understanding of how we are impacting our environment since quantum computers will aid in the development of better climate models.
"In quantum computing, a qubit (/ˈkjuːbɪt/) or quantum bit is the basic unit of quantum information—the quantum version of the classic binary bit physically realized with a two-state device. A qubit is a two-state (or two-level) quantum-mechanical system, one of the simplest quantum systems displaying the peculiarity of quantum mechanics. Examples include the spin of the electron in which the two levels can be taken as spin up and spin down; or the polarization of a single photon in which the two states can be taken to be the vertical polarization and the horizontal polarization. In a classical system, a bit would have to be in one state or the other. However, quantum mechanics allows the qubit to be in a coherent superposition of both states simultaneously, a property that is fundamental to quantum mechanics and quantum computing.
String AI!!
so basically they will cut through the crap of data overload?
Quantum computing is beginning to seem like fusion power. One of those things that will always be ten years in the future.
...not to mention the bitcoin market - the first group to get quantum computing up & running could potentially 'mine' a gazzillion bitcoin bucks overnight, reducing the value to essentially zero...
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QUANTUM COMPUTER: "Yes."
Don’t hold your breath though. I think I’ve been hearing quantum computing is right around the corner for like 25 years. If it ever works yeah it’ll be a revolution. But...
"QUANTUM COMPUTER: "Yes."
PERSON: "Computer - can you give me a yes or no answer?"
"QUANTUM COMPUTER: "maybe"
The changes are incalculable.
"COMPUTER: "I cant answer that question Dave, I have not been programmed for biology"
There can only ever be 21,000,000 bitcoins.
19,000,000 have already been mined.
2,000,000 / 21,000,000 x 100 = 9.5%
9.5% more bitcoins won't change anything.
Traffic control and improve weather predictions won’t change as politicians will deliberately create chaos. Weather data now is being lied about for the ‘global baloney’ scam.
OK, I have 100 boxes with 100 cats sealed in them. Originally they were one per box, but due to quantum tunnelling some boxes are empty and some have multiple cats. How can I use this to calculate tonight’s lottery numbers?
cough,cough*Jeroboam*cough
"QUANTUM COMPUTER: "Yes."
PERSON: "Computer - can you give me a yes or no answer?"
"QUANTUM COMPUTER: "I just did."
With QC, your OS can crash and relaunch so quickly, you won’t even notice! BSOD’s become a thing of the past.
That just looks like maybe they will be able build machines that use something besides binary digital logic. The solution of problems is still in the software, assuming the software engineers can understand the problem and express the solution.
IBM will let you use their quantum computer to figure it out. Click here
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