Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman The Quantum Advantage with Dr Krysta Svore
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Jan 16, 2025 Christos Foray, an American computer scientist and quantum computing expert at Microsoft, joins the discussion to dive into the cutting-edge world of quantum technology. They explore the evolution of quantum computing from theory to practice, highlighting the unique properties of qubits and the importance of quantum error correction. The conversation touches on how quantum can tackle real-world issues like sustainability and its potential to enhance AI. Additionally, they discuss the challenges of noise in quantum systems and the hybrid workforce needed for progress.
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Early Quantum Computing
- Krysta Svore worked with Ike Chuang at MIT during her PhD, where he built an ion trap quantum machine.
- Early quantum machines had fewer qubits and faced challenges in maintaining their fidelity.
Quantum Computing's Role
- Quantum computing is a complementary technology, not a replacement, similar to GPUs, FPGAs, and NPUs.
- Hybrid applications will use the best processing capabilities across different types of processors, including QPUs.
Quantum Bits
- Quantum bits, analogous to classical bits, can exist in a superposition of states (both 0 and 1).
- This property, along with entanglement and interference, allows quantum computers to perform computations impossible for classical computers.