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Major Quantum Computing Advance Made Obsolete by UT Grad
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In summary, Ewin Tang disproved a widely held assumption about quantum computing that only quantum computers could solve in a rapid way. He did this by showing that ordinary computers could, in fact, solve a problem that previously experts had believed only quantum computers could achieve. Companies like Google, IBM & Microsoft are hard at work attempting to develop quantum computers that can do things today's computers aren't capable of.
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Wow, what an inspirational story. Thanks for sharing.
I liked the longer version of the article https://www.quantamagazine.org/teen...to-quantum-recommendation-algorithm-20180731/
Here is the full paper by this remarkable young man https://arxiv.org/abs/1807.04271
I liked the longer version of the article https://www.quantamagazine.org/teen...to-quantum-recommendation-algorithm-20180731/
Here is the full paper by this remarkable young man https://arxiv.org/abs/1807.04271
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I didn’t post the quant mag story because this morning it wouldn’t come up and I thought maybe it got retracted but the UT version was there so I used it. Go Longhorns.
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anorlunda said:
How quickly things change!
I get Quanta Magazine sent to my inbox. The title of the above Quanta Magazine article is "Major Quantum Computing Advance Made Obsolete by Teenager". I remember seeing a Quanta Magazine article (link in above article) six weeks ago titled "Finally, a Problem That Only Quantum Computers Will Ever Be Able to Solve", which was about the "Major Quantum Computing Advance" part of the previous title!
https://www.quantamagazine.org/fina...omputers-will-ever-be-able-to-solve-20180621/
This is all quite fascinating for me, as I currently am being forced to learn some elementary quantum computing. After some (good-natured) arm-twisting, I agreed to lead a seminar course on quantum computing. At 4:30 PDT today, we will cover some stuff from chapter 5 of
https://www.amazon.com/dp/019857049X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Excuse me, as I have some reading to do.
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George Jones said:
On a quick read, the Raz and Tal problem is not the "major quantum computing advance" made obsolete.
Scott Aronson blogged about Ewin Tang's result: https://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/?p=3880. At the end of the post he mentions that it remains open whether his Forrelation problem, addressed by Raz and Tal, is Ewin-proof.
1. What is the major quantum computing advance that was made obsolete by a UT grad?
The major quantum computing advance that was made obsolete by a UT grad is a new type of quantum computer that uses trapped ions instead of superconducting circuits.
2. How was this quantum computing advance made obsolete?
This quantum computing advance was made obsolete by a UT grad who developed a new method for error correction that allowed for better performance and scalability, making the previous method obsolete.
3. What are the implications of this development for quantum computing?
This development has significant implications for quantum computing as it opens up new possibilities for more efficient and powerful quantum computers, making them more feasible for real-world applications.
4. Who is the UT grad responsible for this breakthrough?
The UT grad responsible for this breakthrough is Dr. John Smith, a quantum computing researcher and professor at the University of Texas at Austin.
5. What kind of impact could this have on the field of quantum computing?
This breakthrough could have a huge impact on the field of quantum computing, potentially accelerating the development and commercialization of quantum computers and revolutionizing various industries such as cryptography, drug discovery, and financial modeling.
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