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Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems much faster than classical computers by taking advantage of quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement. This could revolutionize industries like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, material science, and more. However, quantum computing is still an emerging field that faces challenges with scalability, qubit stability, and error correction.

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Quantum Computer Essay

Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems much faster than classical computers by taking advantage of quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement. This could revolutionize industries like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, material science, and more. However, quantum computing is still an emerging field that faces challenges with scalability, qubit stability, and error correction.

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What human problems will quantum computers

solve in the near future?


by melissa T

‘ Quantum computers have the potential to solve certain types of complex


problems 158 million times faster than the most sophisticated supercomputers we
have in the world today ’[1]. It's not necessarily a better version of classical
computers; they’re fundamentally different. This new generation of quantum
technology uses phenomena in quantum physics to create new ways of computing
that would drastically revolutionize encryption, simulations, and optimization.

Classical computers process information in binary; it is either turned on (1)


exited state or turned off (0) ground state and stored in bits. Carrying out logical
processes based on the state of those switches using a collection of circuits referred
to as “gates", which make them follow specific, inflexible rules and do one task at a
time. This makes them very dependable, but it also means that some problems,
specifically those that involve large data sets and complex calculations, become
impractical. This is when quantum computers come in. Using qubits (quantum bits)
[2] as basic units of information, qubits can exist in a superposition of both 0 and 1
states simultaneously, which makes calculating very different and more efficient to
solve challenging problems, further enhancing their computational power.
The ability that quantum computers have to process complex data through
qubits could transform industries such as cybersecurity. poses a threat to the
security of computer encryption methods [3] that are used in almost all digital
transactions. However, this presents an opportunity to develop quantum-resistant
encryption. Quantum computers could be used to simulate material behavior.
Compared to current quantum chemistry techniques, quantum simulation will make it
possible to characterize molecular systems more quickly and accurately [4].
Additionally, algorithmic advances in quantum machine learning offer intriguing
alternatives to traditional machine learning methods. This could result in the
development of more AI models [5] with an unprecedented capacity for learning and
adaptation, revolutionizing more industries.
We have learned how to think about computation physically thanks to quantum
computation and quantum information [6], and we have found that this method opens
up a wide range of novel and exciting possibilities for information processing and
communication. A brand-new, comprehensive paradigm for investigation has been
given to information theorists and computer scientists. In fact, we have discovered
that any physical theory, not just quantum mechanics, can serve as the foundation
for a theory of information processing and communication. These research efforts
could one day produce information processing devices that are far more advanced
than current computing and communication systems, with both advantages and
disadvantages for society as a whole.

In summary, quantum computing has the potential to fundamentally alter how

we approach complex problems that have eluded classical computing. Their capacity

to take advantage of quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement

offers the possibility of exponential speedup for some computations, opening the

door to innovations in artificial intelligence, material science, cryptography,

optimization, drug discovery, and more. However, the field is still in its infancy and

faces difficulties with scalability, qubit stability, and error correction. With the

development of quantum technology, new directions for research and innovation


across a wide range of fields are predicted, which will transform how we think about

computation and problem-solving.

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[3] Dr. Schaefer, M.Osborne, Dr. Muppidi, and Dr.Rjaibi December 2, 2022

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6:1-6:20, 1 Nov.–Dec.-Dec. 2018, doi: 10.1147/JRD.2018.2888987.

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Information: 10th Anniversary Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511976667

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Nielsen, M., & Chuang, I. (2010). Quantum Computation and Quantum Information:
10th Anniversary Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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