Wolf K wrote:
On 2018-11-16 08:31, Mayayana wrote:
[...]
Do you actually understand the page linked? I don't.
I wasn't aware that so-called quantum computing even
existed yet. Maybe it doesn't and they're just planning.
[...]

Quantum computing is simulated in ordinary computers. Obviously not the
really big problems that a true q-machine could solve, but manageable
problems to test programming concepts and provide proof-of-concept. A
coding langauge for q-machines is part of that effort: it's kinda
difficult to think in terms of propositions that are both true and false
until the probability wave collapses (which IMO is a highly misleading
metaphor, aka "interpretation", but that's another issue).

FWIW, a recent report in New Scientists said that one of the players
(IBM?) has managed to isolate four or five q-bits IIRC. The technical
problem is to maintain q-bits long enough to actually do some real work.
Single-atom q-bits are very unstable. There are some hints that
molecular q-bits could be more stable, ie, could be made at higher
temperatures. In any case, portable q-machines will not be available,
since the chips will ahve to be cooled to near absolute zero.

Best,

The story has elements of cold fusion.

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/5...ntum-computer/

At least a few STEM people will earn a decent wage
and get free dental care out of it. The investors ?
Not so much.

Paul