TED Talks Daily The promise of quantum computers | Matt Langione
Feb 9, 2021
Matt Langione, a quantum advocate, dives into the transformative world of quantum computers. He reveals how these machines could tackle urgent global issues, from vaccine development to financial risk assessment, at lightning speed. Langione discusses the limitations of traditional supercomputers and the revolutionary potential of quantum technology in industries like healthcare and banking. He urges stakeholders to invest now to harness the significant societal benefits that quantum computing promises.
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Computing Limits
- Our reliance on computers is increasing, but computing power is reaching a limit.
- Traditional supercomputers struggle with complex problems, impacting various fields.
Quantum Computing
- Quantum computers leverage subatomic properties to overcome classical computing limitations.
- They operate probabilistically and simultaneously, exploring many possibilities at once.
Fertilizer Production
- Fertilizer production, essential for modern agriculture, is computationally and environmentally expensive.
- Quantum computers could drastically reduce the time required to simulate catalyst interactions for better fertilizer creation.