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Episode 50 - The fundamentals of quantum computing with Yuval Boger, QuEra
Feb 22, 2024
Yuval Boger from QuEra discusses the fundamentals of quantum computing, exploring different approaches, challenges to commercializing it, and potential use cases. Topics include quantum computing methods, practical applications in various industries, data encryption implications, and future integration in data centers.
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- Quantum computers offer unique capabilities with qubits representing both zero and one simultaneously, enabling solving complex problems beyond supercomputers.
- Practical applications of quantum computing include simulations for material properties, optimization problems, and machine learning tasks, posing a potential threat to current encryption methods.
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Overview of Quantum Computing and Qubits
Quantum computers leverage unique quantum physics characteristics where qubits can represent both zero and one simultaneously with probabilities. This ability enables quantum computers to perform calculations differently and potentially solve problems beyond supercomputers' capabilities. Various approaches exist to create quantum computers, such as using superconductors, individual atoms as qubits held by lasers in Quera's case, photons, or silicon qubits.
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