DocumentCode :
1430928
Title :
The topsy turvy world of quantum computing
Author :
Mullins, John
Volume :
38
Issue :
2
fYear :
2001
fDate :
2/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
42
Lastpage :
49
Abstract :
The weirdest parts of physics are now the cutting edge of computing technology. Quantum computers are no longer seen as weird curiosities but as the powerful future of the computer industry, and the debate is shifting from whether they will ever become a reality to when they will do so. The excitement is not due to their power, although they undoubtedly will be more powerful than today´s models. Their big selling point is that they can solve problems and carry out simulations that are basically impossible on conventional computers. One of the strongest forces driving the development of quantum computers is the fear that they will crack with ease secret codes that are impervious to other computers. This paper describes the principles of quantum computing including quantum information, algorithms, entanglement and error correction
Keywords :
quantum computing; algorithms; computer industry; entanglement; error correction; quantum computing; quantum information; secret codes cracking; Computational modeling; Computer industry; Computer simulation; Laboratories; Military computing; Physics computing; Quantum computing; Quantum mechanics; Silicon; Telecommunication computing;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9235
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/6.898799
Filename :
898799
Link To Document :
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