Intro to Quantum Computing and its role in Today's Technological space. [PART 2]

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Types of Quantum computers

To create qubits, which are the building blocks of quantum computers, scientists have to find the smallest particles of nature – tiny parts of the universe that can be found in different mediums.

This is why there are currently many types of quantum processors being developed by a range of companies.

One of the most advanced approaches consists of using superconducting qubits, which are made of electrons. Both IBM and Google have developed superconducting processors.

What is Quantum Supremacy?

Quantum supremacy could be described as the point where quantum computers can do things that classical computers can't, regardless of whether those tasks are useful.

The concept of “quantum supremacy” showcases the resources unique to quantum computers, such as direct access to entanglement and superposition.

However, classical computers have resources of their own, such as a hierarchy of memories and high-precision computations in hardware, various software assets, and a vast knowledge base of algorithms, and it is important to leverage all such capabilities when comparing quantum to classical.

Where is a quantum computer likely to be most useful first?

• One of the most promising applications of quantum computers is for simulating the behavior of matter down to the molecular level.

• Auto manufacturers like Volkswagen and Daimler are using quantum computers to simulate the chemical composition of electrical-vehicle batteries to help find new ways to improve their performance.

• pharmaceutical companies are leveraging them to analyze and compare compounds that could lead to the creation of new drugs.

• Airbus, for instance, is using them to help calculate the most fuel-efficient ascent and descent paths for aircraft.

• Volkswagen has unveiled a service that calculates the optimal routes for buses and taxis in cities in order to minimize congestion. Some researchers also think machines could be used to accelerate artificial intelligence.

Can we code in quantum computers from our local system?🤔

The answer is YES... we can!

IBM offers cloud access to the most advanced quantum computers available.

we can access it via cloud☁

• Go to the IBM QUANTUM website and create an IBM account by creating IBMid and launch a lab. After creating one, you will be enabled to access the online environment lab where you can start building stuff via Jupyter Notebook.

We use QISKIT - an open-source development kit, where we write our python code.

You can start Qiskit locally, which is much more secure and private, or you get started with Jupyter Notebooks hosted in IBM Quantum Lab.

To run it locally use

pip install qiskit

install it as a dependency and use it.

OK... You may ask me, where can go I and get started? 🤔

well, I have some resources for you if you are interested and want to build stuff via quantum computers.

start with qiskit's own course

and go on --

These are the courses I am attending and going to attend. You can go with any other courses you like online.

outro:

As from the above information, you would have known that this is going to be very big in the future and its applications are numerous.

It could be applied with Blockchain, AI, IoT, etc...

If you are really interested in learning Quantum Computing, Just jump into it. It's really a fun world. If you are a physics lover like me, it's a Bonus.

Be creative and bring up new ideas.

Quantum computing is going to revolutionize data handling in the coming future. It hasn't boomed big, now is the chance to get advanced in it and showcase your skills.

Have fun learning it and share it while you learn...

Happy Learning

-JHA