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Quantum Computers Explained - How Quantum Computing Works

Quantum computers utilize quantum mechanics principles to perform calculations significantly faster than classical computers by using Qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously. Their unique capabilities, including superposition and entanglement, allow them to solve complex problems and process information in ways classical computers cannot. Recent advancements, such as Google's claim of quantum supremacy, highlight their potential to revolutionize various fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and medical research.

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Quantum Computers Explained - How Quantum Computing Works

Quantum computers utilize quantum mechanics principles to perform calculations significantly faster than classical computers by using Qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously. Their unique capabilities, including superposition and entanglement, allow them to solve complex problems and process information in ways classical computers cannot. Recent advancements, such as Google's claim of quantum supremacy, highlight their potential to revolutionize various fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and medical research.

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Quantum Computers Explained_ How Quantum

Computing Works.mp4
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Speaker1: A quantum computer is an advanced computer that uses the principles of


quantum mechanics to perform calculations at speeds unattainable by even the top
supercomputers of the modern world. To understand how a quantum computer works,
imagine that you're playing a game of chess, and want to predict all the possible moves
your opponent might make. Mhmm. You can do this with a classical or regular
computer. It will go through each move of your opponent one at a time, until it runs
through all possible moves. This process, as you can imagine, can be time consuming.
However, if you had a quantum computer, it would simulate all possible moves of your
opponent at once, in a fraction of the time the classical computer took. This is similar to
what a quantum computer can do in the realm of analysis and computation. A quantum
computer and a classical computer are similar in some ways. Both have circuits, chips,
and logic gates to process information, and they are both operated by algorithms.
However, the primary difference lies in how they process information. Classical
computers use binary bits, zeros and ones, representing the on or off state of a current.
Quantum Computers, on the other hand, use Qubits, which can exist in both states
simultaneously, a property known as Superposition. This unique ability of Qubits opens
up a world of possibilities, allowing quantum computers to process information in a
fundamentally different way than binary bits, and potentially revolutionize the future of
technology. Let's consider the concept of superposition using an everyday example.
When you flip a coin, it can show either heads or tails. But when the coin is spinning in
the air, what state would you say the coin is in? Is it heads or is it tails? While it's
spinning in the air, it could be argued that it's both heads and tails.

Speaker1: Correct? Similarly, a cubit can exist in both the 0 and one states
simultaneously. In a quantum computer, a system of multiple cubits can simultaneously
possess multiple states, allowing the quantum computer to process many solutions
simultaneously, something a classical computer simply cannot do. This capability
enables quantum computers to solve problems much faster than classical computers.
The magic of quantum computers doesn't end with cubits and their multiple states.
These multiple states of multiple cubits can be linked to each other, or in the language
of quantum mechanics, they are entangled with each other. Entangled cubits work in a
way that the operations of 1 cubit can influence other cubits, no matter how far apart
they are, and can also influence the entire system. This allows for significantly higher
computational power, something that classical computers cannot achieve. Entangled
cubits function seamlessly due to a phenomenon called quantum entanglement. We
have already made a dedicated video on quantum entanglement, and the link is in the
description. Additionally, a quantum computer looks nothing like your regular computer
or laptop. When you walk into a room housing a quantum computer, what you'll most
likely notice first is large, complex looking machinery, much like a chandelier, with
golden, silver, and blue parts. Around it is a maze of wires, tubes, and other intricate
components. The setup looks straight out of a sci fi movie. Quantum computers have
been in existence in various forms for several years. In fact, some tech companies
already possess operational quantum computers that serve as valuable resources for
software development and programming languages.

Speaker1: The most significant advancement in quantum computing in recent years


occurred in October of 2019, when Google asserted that it had achieved quantum
supremacy with its quantum computer. This entailed using their specialized Sycamore
processor to perform a specific type of computation much faster and more efficiently
than the most powerful classical supercomputer. This demonstration of quantum
supremacy validated the concept that quantum computers can indeed surpass classical
computers in specific tasks by leaps and bounds and can execute operations that
classical computers cannot. This progress also prompted other companies, such as
Microsoft, IBM, and several start ups to intensify their quantum research in pursuit of
even greater results. Once the full potential of quantum computers is realized, it will
herald a world of truly unimaginable possibilities. Quantum Computers have immense
computational capabilities that will greatly enhance artificial intelligence. Quantum Cloud
Computing Services have the potential to revolutionize machine learning by processing
extensive amounts of data and complex calculations at unprecedented speeds. In
cybersecurity, Quantum Computers could uphold data encryption during active use,
providing robust protection. They are also poised to revolutionize medical and drug
research, weather forecasting, and automobile battery technology. While it will take
many years before quantum computers become mainstream and see large scale
commercial use, it doesn't seem like an exaggeration to say that quantum computers
will eventually be powerful enough to not only solve complex problems, but also help
you find your missing socks, predict the outcome of your next dinner date, and maybe
even explain why you walked into the kitchen only to forget why you were there in the
first place.

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