The Future Is Here: Quantum Calculation

Technological breakthroughs pave the way for an ever-changing and forward-thinking world. Today, digital literacy is important and necessary, as it shortens the gap between social and economic development. In short, we all live in a society where technological breakthroughs are the key to progress. Today we will consider quantum calculation.

The digital world

Today, almost everything a computer does is based on a binary language, a series of zeros and ones. However, these digits cannot combine themselves to store or process information. Because of this, the scientific community has been working on the next big thing: quantum computing. If you are lucky, you can start living in a quantum age soon enough.

In this article, we analyze what quantum computing is, as well as what benefits this disruptive technology can bring to the world. Also, it could possibly end today’s digital age.

Basic concepts that help you understand quantum processing

Throughout history, humans have used science to understand how nature works and to develop new technologies. At the beginning of the 20th century , studies based on certain physical phenomena paved the way for quantum mechanics, which explains how the microscopic world works.

These studies discovered that the microscopic world works in the opposite way. It is completely different from the macroscopic world. Some of the things that occur in the microscopic world are:

• First of all, quantum superposition. A principle that describes how a particle can exist in different states at the same time.

• Second, quantum entanglements. Two separate particles can be connected in a way where the other knows when one has different interactions.
• Third, quantum teleportation. It uses quantum entanglements to send information from one place to another without physical movement.

Thus, quantum technologies would be based on these quantum principles of a subatomic nature. Understanding the microscopic world allows us to design technologies that can enhance human lives.

What is quantum calculation?

As we mentioned above, classical computing uses binary language. Each time you interact with a device, you create, modify, or destroy chains of ones and zeros on a computer known as a bit.

Quantum calculation uses a basic information unit called qubit. Unlike bits, qubit can be one of the infinite states between 0 and 1. This phenomenon is known as quantum superposition.

It is worth noting that this system change will not make quantum computers faster than today. Nevertheless, these algorithms will allow computers to process information differently. For example, a quantum computer can change today’s cryptography.

The importance of quantum computation

There are already a few technologies that use quantum phenomena, such as lasers or MRI machines. Major breakthroughs in quantum technology will have a groundbreaking impact on virtually every part of your life. For example, quantum computing risks risking authentication, exchange and secure storage of data and has a very large impact on network security or “blockchain”.

However, it can also push AI (artificial intelligence) forward, provide more secrecy to military communications, or allow submarines to travel without relying on satellites. The chemical industry can also use this technology to design new materials and chemicals and simulate reactions from physical components. In addition, the distribution of goods can be improved in logistics.

So if quantum computing continues to evolve, you will be part of the first generation experimenting with the enormous growth of computing capabilities. Laboratories are currently investing in it. Governments have also shown great interest in this new technology.

In 2017, the USA invested NOK 2.2 billion in quantum calculation. China and Europe have leading companies of around NOK 10.2 billion. The world powers are eager to lead the technology race.

However, quantum computers are still difficult to build, store and program. Although there are already a few quantum data models on the market, none of them surpass the classic computers. In a way, the struggle to get the “quantum pressure agent” is still going on.