Understanding quantum computing

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#262154 8-Jan-2020 09:19

Just read the article on Intel's new chip that would help control the qubits.

Wondering what IQ level is required to get any useful understanding of quantum physics and how quantum computers would work?

Just hoping I am not the only one whose eyes glaze over when reading these articles!

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#2387204 8-Jan-2020 09:35

This is a good primer

https://plus.maths.org/content/how-does-quantum-commuting-work

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#2387206 8-Jan-2020 09:42

I found this explanation quite good : https://www.ibm.com/quantum-computing/learn/what-is-quantum-computing/

https://youtu.be/OWJCfOvochA

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#2387279 8-Jan-2020 11:35

There’s a Wired series where experts explain things at 5 levels from ‘little kid’ to ‘fellow expert’. Here is one on quantum computing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWJCfOvochA

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#2387309 8-Jan-2020 12:32

I think MIT have a series of videos on YouTube do do with quantum physics. I think episode 1 starts off with an introduction to superposition.

I think just getting a handle on the term “coherent superposition” should be enough to understand a qbit.

I am reminded of the part in the Hitchhikers Guide to the galaxy.

Narrator: There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.

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#2387357 8-Jan-2020 13:37

BlinkyBill:

There’s a Wired series where experts explain things at 5 levels from ‘little kid’ to ‘fellow expert’. Here is one on quantum computing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWJCfOvochA

you mean the video in the post above your one :)

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#2387486 8-Jan-2020 16:32

Well, I didn’t click on that link to see what it was, but it seems like Blackhand is equally good looking, intelligent, talented and humble as I am.

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#2390471 12-Jan-2020 07:42

Thanks a lot for the refs, guys. I will have a good look at them and hope for some more light!