Quantum Computing

What is quantum computing?

Quantum computers could spur the development of new breakthrough in science, medications to save lives, machine learning methods to diagnose illnesses sooner, materials to make more efficient devices and structures, financial strategies to live well in retirement and algorithms to quickly direct resources such as ambulances.

A new kind of computing:-

We experience the benefits of classical computing everyday. However, there are challenges that today's systems that will never be able to solve. For problems above a certain size and complexity, we don't have enough computational power on earth to tackle them.

To stand a chance at solving some of these problems, we need a new kind of computing. Universal quantum computers leverage the quantum mechanical phenomena of superposition and entanglement to create states that scale exponentially with number of qubits (quantum bits)

A quantum computer harnesses some of the almost-mystical phenomena of quantum mechanics to deliver huge leaps forward in processing power. Quantum machines promise to outstrip even the most capable of today's ans tomorrow's supercomputers.

They won't wipe out conventional computers though. Using a classical machine will still be the easiest and most economical solution for tackling most problems. But quantum computers promise to power exciting advances in various fields, from materials science to pharmaceuticals research. Companies are already experimenting with them to develop things like lighter and more powerful batteries for electric cars, and to help create novel drugs.

The secret to a quantum computer's power lies in its ability to generate and manipulate quantum bits or qubits.