First Quantum Computer

HenryTo · Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:11 pm Post subject: First Quantum Computer

As demonstrated by D-Wave Systems:

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/emergingtech/0,1000000183,39285936,00.htm

Because of its inherent properties, D-Wave's computer is optimised for running complex and often consuming simulations — for example, what happens when different variables are changed in an ornate financial model, or how different proteins interact with various synthetic, simulated pharmaceuticals. The system also could be used for non-scientific research such as searching patent databases for matches and overlap of intellectual property.

Goldman will want to get its hands on that computer.

However, some scientists are skeptical:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/ptech/02/15/quantum.computer.ap/

HenryTo · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 9:40 pm Post subject:

Still waiting for that elusive quantum computer, but we've gotten another step closer. Expect to have a workable system in 10 to 20 years.

http://www.sci-tech-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=013001CTLD3O

HenryTo · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:21 am Post subject:

IBM throws weight behind quantum computing. Says commercialization is about 15 years away.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/technology/ibm-inch-closer-on-quantum-computer.html

HenryTo · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:25 am Post subject:

One more step towards a quantum computer.

http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/02/sa-transistor/

HenryTo · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:50 am Post subject:

Article contends that D-Wave is actually much further along than what the 84-qubit system suggests.

http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/computing/hardware/largest-quantum-computer-calculation-to-datebut-is-it-too-little-too-late

HenryTo · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:33 am Post subject:

D-Wave gets a boost with its latest 84-qubits system.

http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/27483/?nlid=nldly&nld=2012-01-12

HenryTo · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:50 am Post subject:

Bristol University Outs World’s First Photonic Quantum Computer Chip:

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2011/12/bristol-university-outs-worlds-first-photonic-quantum-computer-chip/

HenryTo · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 4:15 pm Post subject:

Another step towards a quantum computer:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21235-entangled-diamonds-blur-quantumclassical-divide.html

HenryTo · Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:23 am Post subject:

USC joins the quantum computing race:

http://www.hpcwire.com/hpcwire/2011-10-31/d-wave_entangles_with_usc_and_lockheed_at_new_quantum_computing_center.html

HenryTo · Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:11 am Post subject:

A summary of recent advances in the quantum computing arena:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/practical-quantum-computers-creep-closer-to-reality

HenryTo · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject:

Another breakthrough in quantum computing design:

http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/38495/?p1=A1

HenryTo · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:34 pm Post subject:

The commercialization of the quantum computer gets one step closer:

http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/mixed-signals-10000051/microwaves-power-quantum-computing-device-10024107/

HenryTo · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:26 am Post subject:

Herding Schrodinger's Cats.

First Observation Of 8 Entangled Photons Smashes Entanglement Record:

http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/26837/?nlid=4548

HenryTo · Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:39 pm Post subject:

Q&A with D-Wave's Chief Technology Officer:

http://blogs.forbes.com/alexknapp/2011/05/26/q-and-a-with-d-waves-dr-geordie-rose-on-quantum-computing/

HenryTo · Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 12:14 am Post subject:

Simply unbelievable. D-Wave actually sells one to Lockheed Martin. Or does it? Well, it depends on where we lie when the quantum wave function collapses.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2385665,00.asp

HenryTo · Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:52 am Post subject:

D-Wave tries to make another splash. So at the end of the day, all we can agree on is that no-one on this planet understands how quantum computing really works:

http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2011/05/controversial-computer-is-at-lea.html?ref=ra