Quantum isn’t just weird physics—it’s the foundation of our universe and will soon be key to simulating nature in ways today’s computers can’t. In this Coherence Times episode, we cover the basics of quantum mechanics, from uncertainty to entanglement, before diving into why quantum simulations matter. Learn how chemists could one day use quantum computers to simulate molecules with unprecedented accuracy and discover what this means for the future of science.
- 00:00: Introduction
- 05:08: Basics of Quantum
- 15:45: How do we use quantum computers?
- 24:47: Quantum vs. classical computing
- 39:10: What could a world with quantum computing look like?
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A quantum processing unit (QPU) is a type of state-of-the-art processing hardware that uses qubits (quantum bits) to solve complex problems by using quantum mechanics.
A quantum-centric supercomputer is a next-generation connection of a quantum computer with a classical supercomputer that uses error mitigation and error correction algorithms to yield results in practical runtimes.
The term “qubit” is attributed to American theoretical physicist Benjamin Schumacher. Continue reading.