Supercomputers: Ground-Breaking Research Into Quantum Technology
Synopsis
A quantum computer could solve problems in seconds that would take a classical computer millennia to figure out.
Synopsis
At the University of New South Wales, researchers work on a quantum computer that uses a single phosphorus atom embedded in a silicon chip. Dr Graham Phillips discusses the advancements in quantum technology and the global race to develop these machines. The documentary details how quantum computers can solve complex problems in seconds, a task that would take classical computers millennia. The program also addresses the potential applications of this technology, including drug design and disease treatment.
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Why Watch
- Find out how quantum computers could revolutionize problem-solving.
- See the innovative work at the University of New South Wales.
- Meet the researchers racing to build a universal quantum computer.
Did You Know
- Google bought the D-Wave 2 quantum computer earlier in 2014.
- Quantum computers can solve problems that would take classical computers a billion years in just seconds.
- Research teams in Australia are working on a universal quantum computer with error correction.
- A quantum computer can look at all possible solutions at the same time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a quantum computer?
A quantum computer is a type of computer that uses quantum bits, or cubits, which can be in two different states at once, allowing for parallel processing of information.
What is the D-Wave 2?
The D-Wave 2 is a first generation quantum computer that was purchased by Google and can solve certain types of problems much faster than classical computers.
What are the potential applications of quantum computers?
Quantum computers could solve complex problems such as simulating atomic and molecular structures, designing new drugs, and addressing problems not yet discovered.
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