Google has unvieled its new Quantum chip which can solve a problem in 5 minutes which a normal classical computers would require 10 septillon years to solve which in reference looks like this :
10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
10^25 years a mind-boggling number exceeds known timescales in physics and vastly exceeds the age of the universe
After AI , this significant breakthrough comes in the field of Quantum computing, which uses the concept of parallel computing using particle physics to create a new quantum chip
Quantum Computers
Quantum computers work in a significantly different manner than that of normal computers like your smartphones, laptops & pc’s
We’ll simplify this to easily explain, in normal computers bits are the smallest unit of information which can either be 0 meaning OFF or 1 meaning ON any given time, but in Quantum computer we use quantum bits, or qubits, instead of staying in only one positions qubits can stay in superposition, meaning both 0 & 1 at the same time , in result while normal computers can work on a single problem at a time, Quantum computers can solve multiple problems parallelly,
For eg. for a 4 bit combination with 0’s & 1 ‘s can have 16 combination, a normal computer can be in any 1 of the 16 state at a time, however qubits in a superpostion in a supercomputer can be in all 16 state a the same time this number grows exponentially with each extra qubit, 2^20 of them can already store a million values in parallel
Quantum Computers Explained by Kurzgesagt
Quantum processors can draw conclusions about one particle by measuring another one. For example, they can determine that if one qubit spins upward, the other will always spin downward, and vice versa. Quantum entanglement allows quantum computers to solve complex problems faster.
What this means for a everyday computer user
Quantum computers, though still in the early stages of development, have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of everyday computing for the average user. Here’s how they could make an impact:
- Speed and Efficiency: Quantum computers can solve complex problems much faster than classical computers. This could lead to quicker data processing, faster internet speeds, and more efficient software.
- Improved Security: Quantum encryption methods could enhance data security, making it harder for hackers to access personal information.
- Advanced Problem Solving: Tasks that require significant computational power, like large-scale simulations, weather forecasting, and complex data analysis, could be done more accurately and quickly.
- Better AI and Machine Learning: Quantum computing could significantly improve artificial intelligence and machine learning, leading to smarter personal assistants, more accurate recommendations, and improved automation.
- Enhanced Healthcare: In the future, quantum computing could accelerate drug discovery and genomic analysis, leading to personalized medicine and faster development of treatments.
- Environmental Impact: Quantum computers could optimize energy usage and logistics, contributing to more sustainable practices in various industries.
While these benefits may not be immediately apparent to the average user, the advancements in technology driven by quantum computing could lead to significant improvements in various aspects of daily life over time.
or as one team developing Quantum chips said:
Quantum computers makes things happen ‘like magic’
