Quantum
Computing: The
Future of
Information
Processing
Quantum computing holds the promise of revolutionizing the way
information is processed, with the potential to outperform classical
computers on a range of complex problems. This presentation will
explore the fundamental principles, advancements, and future
applications of this transformative technology.
by Faih Saad-Eddine
The Counterintuitive World of Quantum
Mechanics
1 Wave-Particle Duality 2 Superposition and 3 Probabilistic Outcomes
Quantum particles exhibit both Entanglement Quantum mechanics is
wave-like and particle-like Quantum systems can exist in inherently probabilistic, with the
properties, challenging our multiple states simultaneously outcome of measurements
classical understanding of and can become intrinsically determined by probability
matter. linked, even at a distance. distributions.
Qubits: The Building Blocks of Quantum
Computers
Quantum Bit (Qubit) Qubit Manipulation Qubit Coherence
Unlike classical bits (0 or 1), qubits can Qubits can be controlled and Maintaining the delicate quantum
exist in a superposition of 0 and 1, manipulated using carefully designed state of qubits is a significant
allowing for exponentially more quantum gates, enabling the challenge, requiring advanced cooling
information storage and processing execution of quantum algorithms. and isolation techniques.
potential.
Quantum Algorithms and
their Advantages
1 Shor's Algorithm
Capable of efficiently factoring large numbers, with
implications for cryptography and secure
communications.
2 Grover's Algorithm
Provides a quadratic speedup in searching unsorted
databases, with applications in machine learning and
optimization.
3 Quantum Simulation
Quantum computers can simulate complex quantum
systems more efficiently than classical computers,
enabling breakthroughs in materials science and
chemistry.
Quantum Supremacy and
Proof-of-Concept
Demonstrations
Quantum Supremacy Proof-of-Concept
The point at which a quantum Milestone experiments that
computer can perform a demonstrate the unique
specific task significantly faster capabilities of quantum
than the world's best classical computers, such as Google's
supercomputers. Sycamore processor and
IBM's Quantum Supremacy
claims.
Quantum Advantage
The practical advantages that quantum computers can provide over
classical computers in real-world applications, beyond just
theoretical speedups.
Challenges in Scaling
Quantum Computers
Qubit Coherence
Maintaining the delicate quantum state of qubits is
1
essential, but susceptible to environmental noise and
decoherence.
Error Correction
Developing robust error correction and fault-tolerant
2
quantum computing is crucial to overcome the inherent
fragility of qubits.
Scalability
Scaling up the number of reliable, high-fidelity qubits is a
3
significant engineering challenge for building useful
quantum computers.
Applications of Quantum Computing
Cryptography Simulation Optimization
Quantum computers can break many Quantum computers can efficiently Quantum algorithms can solve
of the public-key cryptographic simulate complex quantum systems, complex optimization problems
systems used today, driving the need enabling breakthroughs in materials exponentially faster than classical
for quantum-resistant encryption. science, chemistry, and drug computers, with applications in
discovery. logistics, finance, and machine
learning.
The Quantum Computing
Ecosystem
Research Ongoing research in
universities, national labs, and
technology companies to
advance the fundamental
science and engineering of
quantum computers.
Industry Major tech companies,
startups, and governments
investing heavily in quantum
computing to gain a
competitive advantage.
Roadmap Incremental progress towards
fault-tolerant, large-scale
quantum computers that can
outperform classical
computers on a wide range of
practical applications.
