Today computers, laptops, and smartphones are common in our lives.
Every day there is some technology news that can help us with our everyday problems.
Except that, there is a technological revolution going on that is not so sudden
like in other fields of technology.
Quantum computers slowly come to existence.
This is a video about quantum computing compared to normal computers:
Every day there is some technology news that can help us with our everyday problems.
Except that, there is a technological revolution going on that is not so sudden
like in other fields of technology.
Quantum computers slowly come to existence.
This is a video about quantum computing compared to normal computers:
This piece of technology will allow engineers and scientists
to simulate the quantum environment, simulate particles in biology and how they interact. Also, it will create opportunities to compute
optimization problems much more efficiently.
to simulate the quantum environment, simulate particles in biology and how they interact. Also, it will create opportunities to compute
optimization problems much more efficiently.
Because of that quantum computers will allow us to for example:
- use maps and routing systems making sure that route you are going is the fastest one
- create new medicine using only computers and simulations without needing to test new products on animals and humans
- compute astrophysics simulations faster and allow us to discover wonders of the universe
- simulate the quantum world with an actual quantum computer!
One of the things that quantum computers are known for is that they will break
the RSA algorithm that is the basis of the security of data on today internet.
In classical computing, we use bits that can be in one of the possible states 0 or 1.
So, for example, one byte is constructed from 8 bits and can represent 256 possible values.
In quantum computers, we have qubits that are in a superposition, so they are 0 or 1 at the same time. If we take qubyte then we
will have the value that is 256 values at the same time.
If we would use one byte as a password to our computer.
If someone else would like to, guess which value is the proper one it would
take at maximum 256 takes to check if our guess is proper. Quantum computer can pass
‘all’ values at once one get proper value in a moment. The same situation
we are facing with internet security is ensured by the RSA algorithm.
the RSA algorithm that is the basis of the security of data on today internet.
In classical computing, we use bits that can be in one of the possible states 0 or 1.
So, for example, one byte is constructed from 8 bits and can represent 256 possible values.
In quantum computers, we have qubits that are in a superposition, so they are 0 or 1 at the same time. If we take qubyte then we
will have the value that is 256 values at the same time.
If we would use one byte as a password to our computer.
If someone else would like to, guess which value is the proper one it would
take at maximum 256 takes to check if our guess is proper. Quantum computer can pass
‘all’ values at once one get proper value in a moment. The same situation
we are facing with internet security is ensured by the RSA algorithm.
Quantum computers will break the RSA algorithm by using
Shor's algorithm and taking advantage of qubits. See more about Shor’s algorithm here:
Shor's algorithm and taking advantage of qubits. See more about Shor’s algorithm here:
More details about quantum computers and the current state of work under them:
- Do you believe that quantum computers are going to revolutionize our lives? On which field they are going to be the most needed?
- Which technology invention are you excited the most?
Is quantum computing can help other technologies evolve to be more efficient and available to other people.
The potential of using those computers in science is huge (and of course in army), but average person probably wouldn’t be able to experience it as revolution. I’m sure it will help to be more efficient, but would we notice it? Huge calculations in physics, or finding next digit of pi is what they could be used for.
ReplyDeleteThat's huge. I strongly believe that quantum computers will revolutionize our lives, but we will fell that indirectly. For the personal usage it's way to exaggerated. Any science fields e.g. computing, finance, medicine, astronomy, chemistry and many, many more will benefit from those computer the most. Currently I am most excited about automatisation of work and I am looking forward to see how will this evolve in next few years. I believe that quantum computing may help a lot here for example when it comes to perform analysis that has almost an infinite number of solutions such as how to pick up a roundy item with a robotic arm.
ReplyDeleteI think that in the first place such computers can affect security and password violations. Unfortunately, it will not have a positive impact on humanity. I believe that the next place where such computers will have support is the army. Already, the Polish army has super computers that are available to people working for the army. I think that such computers will apply in places where large calculations have to be made, such as physics, mathematics, etc. Microsoft has already developed a programming language for such computers. It's called Q#. You can find more information here https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum/language/?view=qsharp-preview
ReplyDeleteI think that quantum computers have enormous potential, but if we will feel this potential only in the form of new medicines or improved current technology. Quantum computer is not a type of technology which we will have under desk at home in the next few years. When it comes to security related to password I think that until everybody can break passwords using quantum computers, a new algorithm will be created that will prevent such cases.
ReplyDeleteDo you believe that quantum computers are going to revolutionize our lives?
ReplyDeleteOn which field they are going to be the most needed?
I think they will, but mostly data processing and research area. I don't think that they will be accessible for everyone. I think that pharmaceutical companies, army, governments will take advantage of quantum computers.
Which technology invention are you excited the most?
Is quantum computing can help other technologies evolve to be more
efficient and available to other people.
Yes, mostly I think in mathematics, physics and biology. I think they will help to find right medicines for some human illnesses, solve some huge mathematical problems or give us answers about universe.
I love reading the articles about quantum computers. It’s amazing what they can achieve compared to the computers we are using now. However one thing is a big concern- safety and passwords. Having the quantum computer you could break typical password much faster compared to the older methods. So before we start using them on the mass scale then we need to find a way for this.
ReplyDeleteThey can help with many specific and complex calculations but decreasing the time needed by checking all the options at once like mathematics, statistics and biology for example.
I believe that quantum computers will become a must have for universities and research companies With more and more data that we collect and want to process it's obvoius that we need what quantum computers offer. I thinkt that these computers will be used in the first place to run simulations that can be used in engineering and medicine. Maybe later quantum computers will be used by companies to analyze their data in data lakes or data warehouese but that is a really far future. I'm most excited to use quantum computers in finding optimal solutions to many problems that now have only approximal solutions.
ReplyDeleteI think so. If they are refined, they will greatly facilitate the development of science. It will be safe, faster and will bring us more benefits. I am very curious about their possibilities.
ReplyDeleteFor medicines and their creation. They will shorten their preparation process and will be better checked. They will be accurate and faster prepared. I think there is a telephone after all. It definitely facilitates contact, helps to check the information you need and often rescues in a crisis situation. We can take it with us everywhere and it is very helpful. Quantum computing will significantly improve the emergence of new products, will take care of society and will definitely affect the development of technology.
Yes I think it will definitely revolutionise our lives. As you mentioned thanks to complicated simulations quantum computers could find better solutions to our common problems. Many fields can benefit out of those simulations, from car industry for creating safer cars to simulating space operations. I think that there are infinite possibilities where it could be used.
ReplyDeleteI think it will be a huge revolution! I am afraid a little of the possibility of using quantum computers in cybercrime. How much can it take to decrypt data on such equipment? Nevertheless, they will surely find great use in the army and police.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a day will come that everyone will have such a computer at home.
I am skeptical about information about quantum computers. There are many articles extolling the potential capabilities of these computers, I prefer to wait for hard facts. If quantum computers would give such huge opportunities in breaking codes, then research on them would be classified (see the history of radar use during WWII). I believe that the media noise accompanying quantum computers is aimed at obtaining more funds for research.
ReplyDeleteI will come back to the subject of how such a computer can be bought like any other.
Quantum computers might change our lives but I guess that firstly, it wouldn't touch our daily activities but it would be used e.g. in medicine, army or car industry. Then, probably it will go further and could be used maybe even on smartphones?
ReplyDeleteMostly, they might be needed for engineers and scientists but from the other hand (as you described that in the article), they can be used by hackers.
For me, it would be really useful to have for example more optimised algorithms for maps, to find the shortest way to specific location.
Also I agree, quantum computers can help in improving other technologies, we'll see the results in next years, hopefully.
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ReplyDeleteI also confirm that quantum computers will not be available for ordinary citizens for a long time. Only special units will be able to use them for many years. of course, the army and medicine together with secret science should have access to it.
ReplyDelete2 This is a difficult question because there are still a lot of things that I can mention here. It's hard to say what's best.
3. I think it can help a lot. However, I am always afraid of what the more technology is developing, the more dangerous it is to humanity.
In these times every approach to improve technologies is a big step and some kind of revolution. So I think that they maybe won't revolutionize our lives but probably will have big impact on improving our lives comfort.
ReplyDeleteDo you believe that quantum computers are going to revolutionize our lives? I think that the most exciting is upcoming revolution in medicine which is more and more supported by technology. Just looking few years back we can see how much we achieved in such short time and computers are evolving faster and faster what means that in few years medicine could be even unimaginable for us now.
In my opinion quantum computers and the development of artificial intelligence will revolutionize our lives. And what’s scare me, I think that revolution will be difficult to control by human. Currently, computers learning so fast and I hope that I’m wrong, but I think that someday computers would simply realize that the biggest problem for this planet is human. Of course, it will not be nearest future but someday…. ;)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all you attached great videos! For sure quantum computer will replace standard one and revolutionize our lives. I’m thinking where it is not need. Finance, math, medicine, astronomy… I think firstly simple man will feel change in medicine sector.
ReplyDeleteTo have a quantum computer, such as now we have personal computers, will not be a common thing. It will be rather used for computations in clouds, but I think that revolution is coming. Mainly because of possibility of solving problems, that are very time consuming at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI know a quantum computer is different from today's digital computer.
ReplyDeleteBecause quantum computers think differently, they can quickly solve tasks that regular computers can't do, such as working with billions of variables at the same time, like the interaction between molecules in chemistry.
They will be also great for machine-learning tasks. They will contribute greatly in the development of AI.
I believe these computers will help find new drugs, new forms of computer security, and become smart computers that can think and reason.
However due to fact that they can process very large amounts of data,the government might construct machines able to gather information about citizens and spy on them.
What also worries me is the concept, that these super smart computers might develop an intelligence of their own and will start acting like humans.
It is amazing how rapidly technology can progress these days. Not so long ago we had times in which people were amazed when a phone had a colorful screen. Nowadays we are talking about quantum computers that will be able to "create new medicine using only computers". When you would ask someone 20 years ago if such thing will be possible in the next 20 years people would ask if everything is ok with you. We should be happy that we live in such progressing times because it gives us a lot of new possibilities.
ReplyDeletePersonally I heard about quantum computer some time ago and their calculation possibilities amazed me. I would love to see them in action while rendering some "fat" material. Defenitly they would be a huge help for medical department becouse of advance simulations and very accurate results. I'm curious how they change our lives once they appear and become a part of society like the internet did.
ReplyDelete1. Of course they are going to. From history we all know that many todays devices such as navi gps have it roots from army. So in my opinion quantum computers will start working in cryptography.
ReplyDelete2. I think so. Quantum computers are going to reduce lots of time. By that short sentence we can’t even imagine how does it speed our todays machines. That technology doesn’t look cheap though so we will need to wait a lot when it’s going to be available for other people.
Quantum computers will definitely revolutionize our lives. I am unable to determine in which area they will be most needed and I do not think that anyone would be able to predict it. It is certain that the scale of the revolution will be massive. There are many areas that modern technology can revolutionize. I will give medicine as an example, because the idea of using artificial intelligence appeared to be very interesting to me. Algorithms due to data on millions of other patients could, based on the results of the medical examinations, determine with an unprecedented cut, what is the percentage chance that a given patient suffers from a particular disease.
ReplyDeleteA few decades ago, the first computers revolutionized the lives of people. Nowadays, technological progress is so fast that we can miss out on some novelties. But despite this, the quantum computer will improve the "comfort" of life and will allow you to do many compiled calculations much more efficiently. In many fields such computers will be useful, but in my opinion they will have the greatest impact on the development of astrophysics and space exploration. I can't wait to be able to program on quantum computers. I have read several articles and the first languages are already being created that will be able to generate machine code for these computers. Quantum calculations will undoubtedly help many technologies, but they will help the pharmaceutical industry the most. They will help in preparing recipes for drugs for incurable diseases and maybe we will live forever :)
ReplyDeleteI do not think I really need a power of quantum computers for my daily activities. For very specific, scientific applications those computers may indeed be very useful. These days the concept of clusters of so called commodity machines is extremely popular. It turns out to be cheaper to have huge number of such machines with average computational power than maintaining a huge one. Such an approach has also a benefit of better scalability and flexibility – whenever I need to carry out more complex and resource-demanding computations/operations I just need to request more machines. Cloud systems work that way.
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Delete1. Do you believe that quantum computers are going to revolutionise our lives?
ReplyDeleteOn which field they are going to be the most needed?
As new technologies require more and more computer power, quantum computers are definitely going to revolutionise our lifes. They can be used for calculating algoritms needed for space exploration. They can be used for advancing researches on AI. They can be used to support doctors (calculate big data to provide data for medical researches and predict changes). I think they are needed in every field because technology is developing very fast.
2. Which technology invention are you excited the most?
Is quantum computing can help other technologies evolve to be more
efficient and available to other people.
For sure. Faster computers mean faster researches. And with fast development in technology means that the production costs will be lower and technology will be widely available to everyone.
1. Do you believe that quantum computers are going to revolutionize our lives?
ReplyDelete2. On which field they are going to be the most needed?
3. Which technology invention are you excited the most?
4. Is quantum computing can help other technologies evolve to be more efficient and available to other people.
1. Yes, surely in a future. But for now they are far too hard to use and maintain that not much people can use them. But even so, they can influence our technological and scietific abilities, so my answer is yes.
2. There are plenty of fields as there are plenty of fields for computers. Data analysis, artificial inteligence, security, and more.
3. I am excited about all of these. Just an idea of using quantum particles gets into me already.
4. It depends what we are talking about here. Maybe in some way, but I do not think it will influence largely. Quantum computing is a one technology and other devices is another technology. Quantum technology is not so available too. So my answer here would be - not necessarily.