A new quantum computing program called Q at IBM promises more than 50 qubits, which should push conventional computers one step closer to the trash heap. IBM Q will deliver paid quantum computing consulting and services to users. It's much like IBM's Watson, which uses conventional computers, but Q uses quantum computers. The 50-qubit quantum computer will be 10 times larger than a 5-qubit system already housed by IBM. And the new system will be able to do things that conventional computers can't do: It will accelerate drug discovery and make scientific discoveries, IBM said. Quantum computers are radically different than conventional PCs and could ultimately replace today's PCs and servers. They offer a way to advance computing as today's classic computer reach their limit, and as making smaller chips becomes challenging. IBM is building faster quantum computers to show such systems aren't theoretical dreams. IBM's ultimate goal is to build a universal quantum computer with … [Read more...] about IBM’s new program includes a 50-qubit quantum computer
Programming quantum computers
With quantum computers here, developers seek uses
After decades of research, the first quantum computers are now up and running. The question is: What do we do with them? IBM and D-Wave are trying to cash in on their expensive quantum computers by commercializing services. Both agree that quantum computers are different than PCs and can't be used to run every application. Instead, quantum systems will do things not possible on today's computers, such as discovering new drugs and building molecular structures. Today's computers are good at finding answers by analyzing information within data sets, but quantum computers can get a wider range of answers by calculating and assuming new data sets. Quantum computers can be significantly faster and could eventually replace today's PCs and servers. Quantum computing is one way to advance computing as today's systems reach their physical and structural limits. Progress has been slow, but researchers are discovering uses for quantum computers like D-Wave's 2000Q, which has 2,000 … [Read more...] about With quantum computers here, developers seek uses
Microsoft puts quantum computing higher on its hardware priority list
Microsoft is accelerating its efforts to make a quantum computer as it looks to a future of computing beyond today's PCs and servers. Microsoft has researched quantum computing for more than a decade. Now the company's goal is to put the theory to work and create actual hardware and software. To that effect, Microsoft has put Todd Holmdahl -- who was involved in the development of Kinect, HoloLens, and Xbox -- to lead the effort to create quantum hardware and software. The company has also hired four prominent university professors to contribute to the company's research. Quantum computers, in theory, can significantly outperform today's supercomputers. The ultimate goal is to create universal quantum computers that can run all existing programs and conduct a wide range of calculations, much like today's computers. Early quantum computers can be used to run only a limited number of applications. Companies like IBM, D-Wave and Google are researching quantum computing. IBM … [Read more...] about Microsoft puts quantum computing higher on its hardware priority list
Why Intel’s work on quantum computing is in a spin
Intel always likes to reveal details of the bleeding edge stuff it works on and we’re now seeing the glimpse of some quantum computing tech that a research program embarked on back in 2015.Quantum computing is the ultimate in parallel computing; the super future tech that will be able to handle the kind of computations that are just a pipedream today.Although we don’t really know the full potential of quantum computing, it will be used where vast racks are required today; for example in drug development, weather forecasting and climate modelling.Intel’s research program has one goal in mind; the development of a quantum computing system with the potential of being commercially available – even though that’s a remote possibility at the moment.That’s because quantum computing is at a very early stage; Intel has likened it to being at “mile one in a marathon…many problems must be solved and many architectural decisions must be … [Read more...] about Why Intel’s work on quantum computing is in a spin
Comments for : Google, NASA, and D-Wave show us the future with quantum computing
posted on 11 Oct 2013, 17:35 4 1. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012) That is pretty kool. posted on 11 Oct 2013, 17:39 1 2. DaNTRoN (Posts: 135; Member since: 23 Jul 2012) Wow. The singularity is near. Watch 'Transcendant Man' and hold on folks. posted on 11 Oct 2013, 17:41 2 3. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10457; Member since: 14 May 2012) What would be the final cost? By the sound of it, it doesn't seem cheap at all posted on 11 Oct 2013, 17:59 1 4. Miracles (Posts: 560; Member since: 31 Aug 2013) A small step for Google/NASA, a giant leap for mankind. posted on 11 Oct 2013, 19:06 5 9. Napalm_3nema (Posts: 2236; Member since: 14 Jun 2013) They need D-Wave because THEY are the quantum computing company. The roles of the other two entities are secondary. posted on 11 Oct 2013, 18:18 1 5. Scott93274 (Posts: 5786; Member since: 06 Aug 2013) You don't know what questions to ask it? Have it figure out the cures for all illnesses that … [Read more...] about Comments for : Google, NASA, and D-Wave show us the future with quantum computing