12-17-2024, 01:53 PM
(12-17-2024, 01:32 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Would you say we are still in the early stages of this technology? It sounds promising, but so did all the excitement of 5G. 5G was touted as the next big thing, but really, it was nothing special. I did a little research on quantum computing several months ago from an investment perspective. It sounded very impressive but also seemed to be several years before it was efficient enough due to the lack of knowledge in the industry because it's very complex.
I am just curious what your thoughts are on this.
Yes. Quantum computers are these large machines that require special environments. They are cooled down to near absolute zero temperatures which is similar to the temperature of space. As you mentioned, quantum mechanics is a very complex field of physics and this is combining quantum mechanics and computer science. However, for the vast majority of applications, the computer I am typing this on is simply better. They aren't mean to solve the same problems, though. Over time, we could see the possibilities grow. For example, there is a field called quantum artificial intelligence. Data analytics, cybersecurity etc. Hopefully we can see something useful come of them in my lifetime. Right now they are effectively useless but the mathematical backing, the theory, is all legit.
