Unveiling the quantum theory
In the contemporary interconnected global landscape, a significant portion of our daily activities are executed through the employment of computers. All industries, as well as almost all of our daily operations, heavily rely on technology and computing. Computers and computing have completely changed our world. Even though they became part of our lives a few decades ago, the change they precipitated has been rapid and constant. Today’s world would be unimaginably different without these machines. Since computing as a science has rapidly advanced, the time has come to introduce Quantum Computers!
Quantum computing can solve issues beyond the capabilities of traditional computers or supercomputers. It has the potential to transform a wide range of industries, from drug discovery to cryptography. Quantum computers won’t completely replace traditional computers. In most cases, using a traditional computer will always be the simplest and most cost-effective option. However, quantum computers hold the potential to drive fascinating developments across a range of disciplines, including materials science and drug research.

Inside the world of bits & qubits
Bits are a sequence of electrical or optical pulses that represent 1s or 0s in today’s computers. All digital content, including emails, YouTube videos, iTunes music, and tweets, is composed of lengthy sequences of these binary numbers. Qubits are used in quantum computers, and typically subatomic particles such as electrons or photons. Generating and managing qubits is a scientific and engineering challenge.
And now is the time to reveal quantum supremacy!
Quantum supremacy can be achieved only when a quantum computer will complete a mathematical calculation too difficult even for the most powerful supercomputer. It is currently uncertain how many qubits will be required to achieve that. And that is the main focus of researchers.
Quantum computing represents a new paradigm in computing that holds the potential to solve some of the most challenging issues that humanity is facing, such as complex system optimization, medication development, and climate modeling. While still in the early stages of development, the potential impact of quantum computing is immense. The quantum race has just begun and we already are one step closer to enjoy the benefits of quantum computing!
Sources:
Explainer: What is a quantum computer?
Quantum Computing: Why do we need it?
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