Inside Quantum Algorithms: Speedups, Hybrids & the Future

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What are algorithms, and why are they so important to computing?

In this episode of The Coherence Times, we dive into the fascinating world of quantum algorithms and explore their complicated relationship with their classical counterparts. From the early “vacuum tube days” of quantum computational theory  to the sophisticated hybrid quantum-classical methods that are paving the way to quantum advantage, discover how researchers design, test, and validate new algorithms—and get a glimpse of what the future of computation could look like as they scale. 

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What is a QPU (quantum processing unit)?

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.

What is quantum-centric supercomputing?

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.

What is a qubit?

The term “qubit” is attributed to American theoretical physicist Benjamin Schumacher. Continue reading.

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