Can quantum computing help tame the enormous data sets that will come out of the Einstein Telescope? Read this insightful story by the University of Maastricht!
Quantum computers are bringing about the greatest technological breakthrough of this century, or so the promise goes. But, what is quantum, and what are quantum computers? What are the possibilities for using them? How does one programme a quantum computer? The answers to these questions will be explored throughout a collection of five stories, starting with Part 1: Quantum. 🧑💻Why quantum matters Atoms and smaller elementary particles behave in unusual, sometimes unpredictable ways. It sounds strange, but it is this unpredictability that gives a quantum computer its power. Executing precise calculations with previously unheard-of possibilities in a way that physicists still do not completely comprehend. This technology has the potential to revolutionise fields from artificial intelligence to cryptography, and even tackle problems that are currently unsolvable by traditional computers. 🔎 Research at FSE Quantum computers, unlike classical ones, utilize the principles of superposition and entanglement to perform complex calculations at unprecedented speeds. Researchers like Jacco de Vries and Menica Dibenedetto are at the forefront, developing algorithms capable of processing massive datasets and solving intricate problems that classical computers cannot handle. Their work is critical for projects like the Einstein Telescope, which aims to observe overlapping gravitational wave signals. Despite challenges in hardware development and error management, they are optimistic about quantum computing's potential to revolutionize data processing and problem-solving in various scientific domains. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dZDa9zqe 📸 IBM quantum computer © IBM Research #Quantum #QuantumComputing #Research #UMfse
