[Netease smart news October 14 news] When we say that an emerging technology represents a "paradigm shift", it is often exaggerated. In terms of quantum computers, this is a conservative statement.
In traditional computing, from personal computers to ATMs to smart phones, all data is represented in binary form. They exist between two states: 0 or 1, off, or on. In quantum computing, bits can be 0, 1 or both. This may not seem important, but it means that quantum computers can perform more complex calculations. For example, quantum computers can debug millions of lines of software code in seconds, making reliable aircraft, automobiles, MRI scanners, and more.
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Scientists are eager to use quantum computers to analyze microorganisms so that they can create new vaccines and then use quantum computers to optimize them to reduce unnecessary side effects. Some scientists believe that quantum computers are crucial for achieving breakthroughs in health care prevention and treatment programs. Dr. Donald Parsons, a doctor at the New York State Department of Health Research, said, "There is no quantum computer, new DNA sequencing data, understanding of the specific activities of protein folding structures, and research on new drugs through docking algorithms in full clinical applications. Will be hampered."
Volkswagen is developing a quantum computing platform that can alert drivers about 45 minutes before traffic congestion. Traditional computers lack such a necessary processing power—fast analysis and accurate prediction of such a variety of situations as urban traffic. Think about its impact! The government can pinpoint exactly which roads need to be upgraded in order to reduce congestion and thus increase the efficiency and effectiveness of taxation. Reducing traffic congestion can help reduce air pollution, potentially reduce the prevalence of asthma, and reduce the impact on climate change.
Quantum computing will also be combined with other emerging technologies. Take Volkswagen's research and the Internet of Things (IoT) as an example. Ten thousand Beijing taxis will continue to input their location information into the database of quantum computer analysis, from which we can understand the traffic flow in this city. The combination of quantum computing and the Internet of Things may lead to a variety of "smart city" applications. The IoT sensors in electric vehicles enable people to identify their most frequent driving and charging locations. A smart city can use quantum computing to analyze this data to determine where to install a public charging station.
Quantum calculations enable the model to more accurately predict future demand. Still taking our smart city as an example, light regulation and blackouts are complex phenomena with dozens of variables. To some extent, they require utility companies to rely on limited historical data and traditional computer models to distribute tax revenue to grid upgrades. What will happen if the city can predict which community will own one or two electric cars (10 kilowatts or more at night)? This will give utility companies better guidance in financing, designing, and deploying additional infrastructure.
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Quantum computing has the potential to change the world. Analysts at McKinsey say that two years ago, there were 7,000 researchers worldwide and their total budget was about $1.5 billion. In addition to advances in materials science and other related fields, investment levels are also factors that measure quantum computing closer to reality than people think. Quantum computing may bring about changes for three to five years instead of ten or more.
The new IEEE P7130, the standard for quantum computing definition projects, will help accelerate its development by standardizing the language and definitions (such as quantum tunneling, superposition, and quantum entanglement) associated with the basic quantum concepts.
If you are buying a quantum processor today, a supplier may claim that it has 2,048 qubits in its model, and another vendor says that its equivalent model has 50 qubits. Hidetoshi Nishimori, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and a member of the IEEE P7130 Working Group, said: “There is room for interpretation about what quantum computing or quantum computing means. This is due in part to the existence of several different models of quantum computing. Urgently need to define each keyword."
The lack of a general definition of basic terms such as "qubit" is not a simple question. To own your own definition of the terminology library, it takes time and resources, but these time and resources can better use quantum computing technology. A common set of definitions allows the world to take a giant step towards the innovation that quantum computing can bring.
The author of this article is William Hurley, head of the IEEE Quantum Computing Task Force.
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